Waxhaw North Carolina Map

About Waxhaw, North Carolina

Waxhaw is a locality in Union County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 22,275. The population density is 683.0 people per km². Waxhaw is located at 34.9246°N, 80.7434°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28173.

Waxhaw lies in a landscape that remembers its agricultural roots, where the land gently rolls rather than rises dramatically, a subtle topography that feels as if it exhales with the changing seasons. It lies 11.3 miles south-south-west of Indian Trail, NC (from Indian Trail, NC: bearing 202°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south of Weddington. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a certain amber quality, softening the edges of the modest buildings and the scattered stands of pine and oak that punctuate the horizon. It’s a place where the sky often feels vast, stretching wide above the fields and neighborhoods, and where the quiet hum of cicadas in summer can be the loudest sound for miles. Even the paved roads seem to absorb the sun's warmth, radiating it back in a comforting, diffused glow as dusk settles. This corner of Union County has a history deeply tied to the land and the waterways that once served as its arteries. Waxhaw's story is one of farming communities, of hard work etched into the fertile soil, and a resilient spirit that has seen the area evolve from its agrarian beginnings. While the agricultural economy remains, its character has broadened, embracing a more diverse local business landscape that supports the growing population. The town retains a distinct charm, a sense of continuity that can be felt in the preserved architecture and the unhurried pace of everyday life, a gentle reminder of the generations who have called Waxhaw home.

About This Waxhaw Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waxhaw, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.924594, -80.743402. 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 Waxhaw and Union County.

Detailed location data for Waxhaw includes the ZIP code (28173), telephone area code (704, 980), county seat of Union County (Monroe), and school district assignment (Union County Public 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 Waxhaw is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.