Monroe
| State |  North Carolina |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | 704, 980 |
| Area | 64 km² |
| Water area | 2 km² |
| Population | 42,644 |
| Population Density | 662 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 180 m |
| FIPS | 3743920 |
| GNIS-ID | 990144 |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Place type | County Seat |
| Coordinates | ♁35° 0′ N, 80° 34′ W |
| Latitude | 35.001591 |
| Longitude | -80.561277 |
Monroe is located in the Union County in North Carolina. Currently, 3 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 42,644 on an area of 64 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +2.47 % · ⌀ 1,246 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +14.23 % · 309,100 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +5.35 % · 61.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · -10.29 % · 6.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · -49.32 % · 14.0 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +7.84 % · 72,540 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +5.41 % · 3.9 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -4.09 % · 13.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +1.92 % · 27,115
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +11.47 % · 24.1 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · +0.73 % · 30.1 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +35.99 % · 7.5 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · -2.74 % · 35.5 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Monroe
YoY +6.20 % · 42,644
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7 % |
| Diabetes | 13.4 % |
| High blood pressure | 37.2 % |
| Smoking | 15.4 % |
| Depression | 24.1 % |
| Asthma | 11.0 % |
| Physically inactive | 29.7 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 17.5 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Monroe
The map shows the position of Monroe based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Monroe
The table shows the recorded districts of Monroe and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Bakers | 28110 |
| Benton Heights | 28110 |
| Bramblewood | 28112 |
| Brookhaven | 28110 |
| Camelot | 28110 |
| Carmel Village | 28112 |
| Council Oaks | 28112 |
| Forest Hills | 28112 |
| Franklin Colony | 28112 |
| Helms Park | 28110 |
| Hillcrest | 28112 |
| Kingswood | 28112 |
| Knollwood | 28112 |
| Lee Wood | 28112 |
| Northwood | 28110 |
| Oakland | 28112 |
| Park Place | 28112 |
| Pinedell | 28110 |
| Ridgewood | 28112 |
| Rock Rest | 28112 |
| Roland Park | 28112 |
| Rolling Hills | 28110 |
| Stewart Park | 28112 |
| Sutton Park | 28110 |
| Timber Lake | 28112 |
| Welsh Heights | 28112 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Monroe and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Unionville | 9 km |
| Wingate | 10 km |
| Indian Trail | 11 km |
| Lake Park | 11 km |
| Wesley Chapel | 12 km |
| Hemby Bridge | 13 km |
| Mineral Springs | 13 km |
| Stallings | 15 km |
| Weddington | 16 km |
| Fairview | 17 km |
| Marshville | 18 km |
| Waxhaw | 18 km |
