JAARS

Census-designated place in Union County, North Carolina

Aerial view of JAARS, North Carolina
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JAARS is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Union County, North Carolina, with 471 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Van Wyck, 4.5 miles W.

About JAARS

Jaars, capitalized as JAARS on some maps, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 471 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 795 in 2025. The region's name comes from JAARS, a non-profit organization that is located there.

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Median household income
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Median home value
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Median age
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JAARS, NC population

JAARS had 471 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census471
Density548 per sq mi (212 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

JAARS at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyUnion County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population471 (2020)
Land area0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Coordinates34.8645° N, 80.7503° W
ZIP code28173
Census code (GEOID)3733993

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about JAARS

What county is JAARS in?

JAARS is in Union County, North Carolina.

What is the population of JAARS, NC?

471 people lived in JAARS at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of JAARS, NC?

The ZIP code of JAARS is 28173.

What is the elevation of JAARS?

584 feet (178 m) above sea level.

What towns are near JAARS?

Van Wyck (4.5 mi), Waxhaw (5.1 mi), Unity (5.5 mi), Mineral Springs (6.6 mi), Catawba (8.7 mi).

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