North Carolina zip code near Charlotte
28173: Waxhaw and Marvin
28173 covers more than Waxhaw. Marvin and Waxhaw share a post office and zip. Weddington and Wesley Chapel also use 28173 for some addresses. The Village of Marvin says many 28173 addresses are in unincorporated Union County, not in either town. Downtown Waxhaw is a National Register historic district, with the railroad running through the center of town.
Quick facts
- County
- Union
- Neighborhoods
- Downtown Waxhaw, Kensington, Lawson, Marvin Creek
- Inside Charlotte city limits
- No. 28173 is in Union County.
- Census profile
- 28173 on data.census.gov
Homes for sale in 28173
There are 343 homes listed for sale in 28173 right now. Most are listed from $420,000 to $2,000,000. The middle list price is $725,000.
Listings courtesy of Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
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Homes you'll see
- Homes in master-planned communities. Lawson covers 558 acres, with over a third set aside as common land.
- Subdivision homes on state-maintained roads in Marvin Creek.
Things to check before you buy
- Which town, if any, the address is in. The mailing address doesn't decide it. Marvin suggests checking the Union County tax bill or GIS map.
- Town tax and fees. For FY 2026-27, Union County's rate is 43.42 cents and Marvin's is 5.63 cents per $100. Marvin also charges a $250 solid waste fee per single-family home. Waxhaw's rate was 29 cents for the 2025 tax year.
- NC vs. SC. Homes near the state line may be compared with Indian Land (29707). The two states tax homes very differently.
Getting around
NC 16 (Providence Road), NC 75, Waxhaw Parkway and Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road. NC 84 runs through nearby Wesley Chapel.
Official tools for any 28173 address
Zip codes don't follow town limits, county lines or school boundaries. Check the exact address with these official sources.
- USPS zip code lookup: Confirm the zip for an exact address.
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center: Flood zone for any address.
Union County
- Union County taxes and property: Tax records and rates.
- Union County Public Schools student assignment: Assigned public schools for an exact address.
Related pages
- All Charlotte suburb zip codes
- All Charlotte zip codes
- Marvin homes and neighborhood guide
- Waxhaw homes and neighborhood guide
- 28105: Matthews
- 28104: Weddington, Wesley Chapel and Stallings Area
Subdivision guides in 28173
New construction communities in 28173
- Blythe Mill Townhomes · Eastwood Homes
- Encore at Streamside · David Weekley Homes
- Forest Creek · Pulte Homes
- Rone Creek · Eastwood Homes
- Toll Brothers at The Bluffs at Wesley Chapel · Toll Brothers
- Westview Towns · David Weekley Homes
Sources
Facts on this page come from these sources. Tax rates and fees change every year, so check the current numbers before you buy.
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