Matthews North Carolina Map

About Matthews, North Carolina

Matthews is a locality in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 30,577. The population density is 676.0 people per km². Matthews is located at 35.1168°N, 80.7237°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28105.

Matthews breathes with a quiet grace, its landscape a gentle tapestry of rolling terrain, not the dramatic peaks or sweeping plains of farther flung regions, but a softly contoured expanse where mature trees, their branches often heavy with the humid air, lend a verdant canopy to the streets. It lies 4.1 miles north-west of Indian Trail, NC (from Indian Trail, NC: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-west of Mint Hill. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, seems to filter through the leaves with a particular, golden diffusion, illuminating the well-kept homes and the broad sidewalks that invite a leisurely stroll. Creeks, like Briar Creek, meander through the periphery, their presence a subtle whisper of moisture and life in the otherwise well-drained soil, a testament to the Carolinian Piedmont's character. This was once a vital crossroads, its early growth spurred by the railroad that brought commerce and connection, shaping Matthews into a hub for agriculture and later, a growing diversification of local industry. The legacy of that era can still be felt in the preserved architectural styles of its older buildings and in the enduring spirit of community that fostered its development. Today, Matthews thrives on a blend of small-town charm and suburban practicality, attracting businesses and residents with its accessible amenities and a pace of life that allows for both engagement and repose, a place where the past informs the present without holding it captive.

About This Matthews Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matthews, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.116813, -80.72368. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Matthews and Mecklenburg County.

Detailed location data for Matthews includes the ZIP code (28105), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), and school district assignment (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Matthews is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.