Mint Hill, North Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mint Hill, Mecklenburg County.
| City | Mint Hill |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.179589 |
| Longitude | -80.64729 |
| Population | 27,556 |
| Density | 423.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28227 |
| Area Code | 704, 980 |
| County Seat | Charlotte |
| School District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
Mint Hill is a locality in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 27,556. The population density is 423.3 people per km². Mint Hill is located at 35.1796°N, 80.6473°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28227.
Mint Hill unfolds across the undulating Piedmont terrain, a landscape sculpted by gentle slopes and the patient work of water. It lies 6.1 miles north-east of Matthews, NC (from Matthews, NC: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of Indian Trail. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a subtle sweetness, a faint echo of the wild mint that once likely thrived in its hollows and along its nascent creeks. Mature trees, broad and steadfast, cast long shadows that deepen the emerald hue of well-tended lawns, hinting at the rich, dark soil beneath. The character of Mint Hill is one of quiet diligence, a place where the morning light often finds residents already tending to their gardens or setting out for the day's work, their movements unhurried yet purposeful. Historically, this land was shaped by agricultural pursuits, with the fertile earth yielding crops that sustained its early settlers. Over time, Mint Hill evolved, its economy diversifying to embrace a blend of small businesses and the growing influence of the nearby metropolitan center, yet it retains a distinct identity. The presence of the Mint Hill Country Club speaks to a certain leisure and community focus, while the various parks and greenways offer residents a connection to the natural beauty of the region, a reminder of the simpler, more agrarian past that still whispers through the rustling leaves. The rhythm of life in Mint Hill is one of steady growth, a measured progression that honors its roots while looking toward the future.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mint Hill, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Mint Hill and Mecklenburg County.
Detailed location data for Mint Hill includes the ZIP code (28227), 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 Mint Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |