Charlotte Real Estate
Mecklenburg County NC real estate, town by town.
Mecklenburg County is the heart of the Charlotte region — 1,115,482 residents at the 2020 Census, up 21% over the decade before. Seven towns, dozens of neighborhoods, and one county-wide guide to help you narrow the search.
The county at a glance
- Population (2020 Census)
- 1,115,482
- Growth 2010–2020
- 21%
- Land area
- 523.6 sq mi
- County seat
- Charlotte
County facts per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020 Census population and growth; DP05 land area) and Mecklenburg County government, checked October 23, 2026. ZIP code counts per USPS data as rolled up by zip-codes.com.
The seven towns of Mecklenburg County
- Charlotte
The county seat and North Carolina's largest city — Uptown, SouthPark, Ballantyne, Steele Creek and dozens of distinct neighborhoods.
- Matthews
Southeast Mecklenburg town with a walkable historic downtown and established neighborhoods along the I-485 corridor.
- Mint Hill
Far-east Mecklenburg town known for larger lots and a quieter, small-town pace minutes from Charlotte.
- Huntersville
North Mecklenburg's largest town, anchoring the Lake Norman corridor with master-planned communities and Birkdale Village.
- Cornelius
Lake Norman shoreline town with marinas, waterfront neighborhoods and a growing town center.
- Davidson
College town on Lake Norman built around Davidson College, with a compact, walkable main street.
- Pineville
Small south-Mecklenburg town at the I-485/I-77 junction, best known for its retail corridor and value housing.
Mecklenburg County by ZIP code
Mecklenburg County has 83 ZIP codes — 38 standard delivery, 32 PO Box only and 13 unique single-entity ZIPs. Our directory covers every residential ZIP and the areas it primarily serves.
Mecklenburg County questions
What is the population of Mecklenburg County, NC?
Mecklenburg County had 1,115,482 residents at the April 1, 2020 U.S. Census — growth of 21% over 2010, making it one of North Carolina's fastest-growing counties. It is the most populous county in the state.
What towns are in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County has seven municipalities: Charlotte (the county seat), Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville. Each has its own town government, character and housing market.
How big is Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County covers 523.6 square miles of land, stretching from the Lake Norman shoreline in the north to the South Carolina state line in the south, per U.S. Census Bureau data.
How many ZIP codes are in Mecklenburg County?
Mecklenburg County has 83 ZIP codes in total: 38 standard delivery ZIPs, 32 PO Box only ZIPs and 13 unique ZIPs assigned to single organizations, per USPS data as rolled up by zip-codes.com. Our Charlotte ZIP code directory covers every residential ZIP.
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