Matthews
Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Matthews is a town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with 29,435 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stallings, 2.9 miles E.
- 29,435residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 17.1 sq miland area · 44.3 km²
- 1,720 / sq mipopulation density
- 28105main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Matthews
Matthews is a town in southeastern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte. The population was 29,435 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Matthews
- Median household income
- $108,611
- Median home value
- $445,100
- Median rent
- $1,764/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Matthews had 29,435 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,435 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,720 per sq mi (664 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Matthews at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 29,435 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.11 sq mi (44.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1199° N, 80.7094° W |
| ZIP codes | 28105, 28270 |
| Official website | matthewsnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3741960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Matthews
- Stallings2.9 mi E
- Indian Trail4.8 mi SE
- Hemby Bridge4.8 mi E
- Lake Park4.9 mi SE
- Mint Hill5.1 mi NE
- Weddington6.9 mi S
- Wesley Chapel7.9 mi S
- Charlotte9.2 mi NW
- Pineville10.2 mi W
- Marvin10.3 mi SW
- Fairview10.7 mi E
- Unionville11.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Matthews
What county is Matthews in?
Matthews is in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Matthews, NC?
29,435 people lived in Matthews at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Matthews, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28105. Other ZIP codes: 28270.
What is the elevation of Matthews?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Matthews?
Stallings (2.9 mi), Indian Trail (4.8 mi), Hemby Bridge (4.8 mi), Lake Park (4.9 mi), Mint Hill (5.1 mi).
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