28079 ZIP Code — Indian Trail, NC
Union County, North Carolina
ZIP code 28079 is located in Indian Trail, North Carolina, within Union County. It covers approximately 46.61 square miles and serves a population of 40,539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.
About ZIP code 28079
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $311,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $94,991. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,539
population
46.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
28079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 28079
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Indian Trail | Acceptable |
| Indian Trail | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
28104 Matthews (5.1 mi)
28110 Monroe (5.4 mi)
28227 Charlotte (5.6 mi)
28105 Matthews (5.6 mi)
28263 Charlotte (8.2 mi)
28270 Charlotte (8.6 mi)
28212 Charlotte (9.2 mi)
28107 Midland (10.5 mi)
28215 Charlotte (10.9 mi)
28211 Charlotte (11.1 mi)
28163 Stanfield (12.2 mi)
28226 Charlotte (12.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,539 |
| Population density | 870 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 179 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 46.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.1115 |
| Longitude | -80.6099 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 704/980 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.3% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 27.9% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 12.6% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
40,539
Population
870
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$94,991
Median household income
$40,679
Per capita income
$311,500
Median home value
$1,752
Median monthly rent
83.3%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
11,778
Housing units
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,216
Under 5
1,261
1,436
5–9
1,489
1,668
10–14
1,731
1,545
15–19
1,602
1,275
20–24
1,322
2,094
25–34
2,173
3,073
35–44
3,187
2,905
45–54
3,014
1,258
55–59
1,305
1,117
60–64
1,158
1,430
65–74
1,483
682
75–84
707
200
85+
208
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,728 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 29,811 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,710 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.3%
Black or African American
7.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Two or more races
5.7%
Other race
3.1%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,965 | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,390 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,464 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,453 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 1,331 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1,324 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.3% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.6% | 30.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 27.9% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 12.6% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
22.4%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $94,991 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k–$300k
29.9%
$300k–$500k
43.6%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,752 |
| Owner occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter occupied | 16.7% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 90.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 36.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 57.8% |
| Electricity | 36.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,007 | 66.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 500 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,624 | 11.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,492 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,005 | 44.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,026 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 25.0% |
| Married | 62.9% | 56.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
22.4%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 396 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 576 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,313 | 47.7% |
| High school | 2,448 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,397 | 21.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Finance & real estate
13.1%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
10.7%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Other services
6.4%
Construction
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.0% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.4% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
5.0%
18 and over
4.6%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
10.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,995 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.7% |
| Public insurance | 22.1% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,062 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 2,058 | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 976 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 644 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 392 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,301 | 89.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,827 | 88.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,415 | 43.0% |
| Foreign born | 474 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,238 | 10.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,440 | 57.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,844 | 14.4% |
| Italian | 4,387 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 2,625 | 6.5% |
| English | 299 | 0.7% |
| German | 195 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 177 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 110 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.6% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28079
What city is ZIP code 28079 in?
ZIP code 28079 is primarily assigned to Indian Trail, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 28079 in?
ZIP code 28079 falls within Union County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 28079 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 28079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28079?
The median home value in ZIP code 28079 is $311,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 28079?
ZIP code 28079 has an estimated population of 40,539 residents, with a density of 870 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 28079?
The median household income in ZIP code 28079 is $94,991, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 28079 in?
ZIP code 28079 observes the EST timezone.