JAARS
Census-designated place in Union County, North Carolina

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.
- 471residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 548 / sq mipopulation density
- 28173ZIP code
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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Living in JAARS
- Median household income
- $65,777
- Median home value
- $9,999
- Median age
- 33
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JAARS had 471 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 471 |
|---|---|
| Density | 548 per sq mi (212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
JAARS at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 471 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.86 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.8645° N, 80.7503° W |
| ZIP code | 28173 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3733993 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near JAARS
- Van Wyck, SC4.5 mi W
- Waxhaw5.1 mi N
- Unity, SC5.5 mi SE
- Mineral Springs6.6 mi NE
- Catawba, SC8.7 mi W
- Lancaster, SC9.8 mi S
- Marvin10.1 mi N
- Wesley Chapel10.3 mi N
- Buford, SC10.6 mi SE
- Weddington10.9 mi N
- Lesslie, SC11.3 mi W
- Irwin, SC12.5 mi S
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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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