| Official Zip Code Name | Waxhaw |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Union |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 45097 |
| Racial Majority: | White 83.72% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 81.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income | $79102 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $146060 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 30.3 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 515 - 669 ft. |
| Area | 110 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 34.91668600, -80.73008600 |
The current unemployment level in 28173 is 2.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.4% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28173 increased to 45097 from 17732 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28173 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28173 public schools is White. 9.9% of students in 28173 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39546 | 83.72% | 37728 | +5% |
| Black Or African American | 2874 | 6.08% | 3227 | -11% |
| Hispanic | 2426 | 5.14% | 1959 | +24% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 145 | 0.31% | 72 | +101% |
| Asian | 1456 | 3.08% | 1257 | +16% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.13% | 16 | +281% |
| Other Race | 95 | 0.06% | 95 | -68% |
| Two Or More Races | 743 | 1.47% | 743 | -6% |
| White | 81.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45097 | 17732 |
| Male Population | 49.50% | |
| Female Population | 50.50% | |
| Total Households | 14081 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 9.9% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 18.2% |
| Median Household Income | $79102 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 27.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 37.20% |
| 28173 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 9 | Dan Bishop | Republican |
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| 28173 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 55 | Mark Brody | Republican |
| 68 | D. Craig Horn | Republican |
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| 28173 North Carolina State Senate Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 35 | Todd Johnson | Republican |
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| 29707 - Fort Mill |
| 28277 - Charlotte |
| 28112 - Monroe |
| 29720 - Lancaster |
| 28105 - Matthews |
| 28110 - Monroe |
| 28104 - Matthews |
Zip Code 28173 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 33 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 49 | 40 | 33 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 52 | 56 | 65 | 73 | 80 | 87 | 90 | 88 | 82 | 73 | 64 | 55 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.52 | 3.8 | 4.76 | 3.11 | 3.46 | 4.08 | 4.43 | 4.22 | 4.13 | 3.65 | 3.42 | 3.45 | 47.03 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28173 | |
|---|---|
| Cuthbertson High School | Union |
| Marvin Ridge High School | Union |
| Parkwood High School | Union |
| Sun Valley High School | Union |
| Weddington High School | Union |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28173 | |
|---|---|
| Cuthbertson Middle School | Union |
| Marvin Ridge Middle School | Union |
| Parkwood Middle School | Union |
| Sun Valley Middle School | Union |
| Weddington Middle School | Union |
| Provincetowne |
| Providence Crossing |