Population & age
- Total population
- 62,501
- Median age
- 40.4
Waxhaw, NC (28173)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Waxhaw, NC (ZIP 28173) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in below the national average at 6.3%. NCES lists 12 schools serving the area, 12 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $144,544, fair market rent of $1,990 for a two-bedroom, and a low 4.4% poverty rate. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 75.4%
- Black
- 9.2%
- Asian
- 7.9%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 7.0%
- Other / multi-racial
- 7.3%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $144,544
- Median home value
- $501,200
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 53.3%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 17,474(89.0%)
- Renter-occupied
- 2,152(11.0%)
- Vacant units
- 816
- Built (median)
- 2005
Commute
- Public transit
- 214(0.7%)
- Work from home
- 7,644(24.6%)
- Avg commute
- 23.4 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 2,748(4.4%)
- Uninsured
- 555(0.9%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 19,005(96.8%)
- No broadband
- 621(3.2%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 6,773(10.8%)
- Non-English at home
- 7,963(13.3%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,730
/month
1 Bed
$1,820
/month
2 Bed
$1,990
/month
3 Bed
$2,450
/month
4 Bed
$3,110
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
31.1%
Tracks close to the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
31.0%
Tracks close to the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
23.7%
Tracks close to the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
80.3%
4.3pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
6.3%
6.7pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
8.9%
2.1pp below the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
12 schools serve this ZIP, including 12 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbertson High | Public | 9–12 | 1,929 |
| Marvin Ridge High | Public | 9–12 | 1,929 |
| Marvin Ridge Middle | Public | 6–8 | 1,409 |
| Cuthbertson Middle | Public | 6–8 | 1,393 |
| Kensington Elementary | Public | -1–5 | 980 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 7 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026What these numbers say together
Waxhaw, NC (ZIP 28173) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Health Insurance comes in below the national average at 6.3%. NCES lists 12 schools serving the area, 12 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $144,544, fair market rent of $1,990 for a two-bedroom, and a low 4.4% poverty rate. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits near the national rate at 23.7%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 28173
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 28173?
31.1%, which is 1.9 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 28173?
23.7%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 28173?
31.0%, which is 1.0 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 28173?
12 schools serve this ZIP, including 12 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 28173 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 28173 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 28173?
Yes, 3 high schools serve this ZIP: Cuthbertson High, Marvin Ridge High, South Providence. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 28173?
62,501 people live in ZIP 28173, with a median age of 40.4 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 28173?
$144,544 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 28173 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 28173, 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 28173?
In ZIP 28173, 24.6% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.7% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 28173?
4.4% of the population in ZIP 28173 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 28173 have broadband internet?
96.8% of households in ZIP 28173 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 28173?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (12 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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