Union County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 9 ZIP codes · 7 cities
9
ZIP codes
243,648
population (2021)
+21.0%
pop change since 2010
37179
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in North Carolina and contains 9 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 243,648 as of 2021,
an increase of
21% from 201,292 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 37179.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 243,648 |
| 2010 population | 201,292 |
| Change | +21.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37179 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, NC (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28079 | Indian Trail | Union | View map |
| 28103 | Marshville | Union | View map |
| 28104 | Matthews | Union | View map |
| 28108 | Mineral Springs | Union | View map |
| 28110 | Monroe | Union | View map |
| 28111 | Monroe | Union | View map |
| 28112 | Monroe | Union | View map |
| 28173 | Waxhaw | Union | View map |
| 28174 | Wingate | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
239,793
Population
39.0
Median age
$103,870
Median household income
$43,959
Per capita income
$306,757
Median home value
$1,304
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
70,690
Housing units
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6,448
Under 5
6,633
7,993
5–9
8,223
9,972
10–14
10,259
10,222
15–19
10,516
7,376
20–24
7,588
11,451
25–34
11,781
15,824
35–44
16,280
18,889
45–54
19,433
7,995
55–59
8,226
6,501
60–64
6,688
9,500
65–74
9,774
4,526
75–84
4,657
1,497
85+
1,541
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 62,471 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 177,322 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 31,495 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.9%
Black or African American
10.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Other race
4.4%
Asian
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 177,766 | 68.9% |
| Black or African American | 27,322 | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,279 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 13,466 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 11,278 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 9,026 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 893 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
14.1%
$75k–$100k
14.1%
$100k–$150k
19.3%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
13.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 13.5% |
| Median income | $103,870 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
4.6%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k–$300k
24.3%
$300k–$500k
27.5%
$500k–$1M
15.9%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,757 |
| Median rent / month | $1,304 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 86.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 34.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.5% |
| Electricity | 49.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 53,033 | 63.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,624 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,634 | 12.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 14,832 | 20.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 33,841 | 38.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21,143 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.89 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 26.4% |
| Married | 59.2% | 54.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.0%
HS graduate
24.2%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
11.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,999 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 3,272 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 29,777 | 43.0% |
| High school | 17,429 | 23.8% |
| College / grad school | 12,794 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Professional & management
10.8%
Retail trade
10.8%
Construction
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.5% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,469 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 226,712 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 12,462 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,093 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,885 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 1,258 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 213,889 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 211,008 | 88.9% |
| Born in different state | 108,705 | 51.8% |
| Foreign born | 2,881 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 25,904 | 9.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,552 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 27,700 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 23,033 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 16,680 | 7% |
| English | 1,874 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 1,496 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,071 | 0.4% |
| German | 900 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 407 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 215 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.8% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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