ZIP code 28079
Where is ZIP code 28079?
Indian Trail, North Carolina
Union County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28079 belongs to Indian Trail, North Carolina in Union County. 28079 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704 and 980. About 43,035 people live in the 28079 area, where the median household income is $100,516. The closest ZIP codes are 28104 (Matthews, 2.6 mi southwest), 28105 (Matthews, 3.4 mi northwest) and 28270 (Charlotte, 7.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28079 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Indian Trail |
| Also accepted | Lake Park |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Union County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.0831, -80.6597 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 280 |
Population and income in 28079
| Population | 43,035 · higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 923 · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37 years · lower than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $100,516 · higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,750 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $395,700 · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,025 a month |
| Housing units | 14,935 |
| Households | 14,392 (2.98 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 46.61 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28079. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28104 | Matthews, NC | 2.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28105 | Matthews, NC | 3.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28270 | Charlotte, NC | 7.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28111 | Monroe, NC | 7.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28227 | Charlotte, NC | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28110 | Monroe, NC | 8.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28212 | Charlotte, NC | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28226 | Charlotte, NC | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28277 | Charlotte, NC | 9.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28211 | Charlotte, NC | 9.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 28108 | Mineral Springs, NC | 10 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28247 | Charlotte, NC | 10.9 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28079
123 MAIN ST
INDIAN TRAIL NC 28079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAKE PARK as the city name for 28079. Avoid Hemby, Hemby Bridge and Indian Trl: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28079?
- 28079 is a Indian Trail, North Carolina ZIP code. Lake Park is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28079 in?
- ZIP code 28079 is in Union County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28079 in?
- 28079 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28079 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28079?
- About 43,035 people live in ZIP code 28079, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28079?
- The median household income in 28079 is $100,516 a year, higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28079 are 28104 (Matthews, 2.6 miles), 28105 (Matthews, 3.4 miles), 28270 (Charlotte, 7.1 miles) and 28111 (Monroe, 7.6 miles).