Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 33 min6:08 am – 8:41 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 47 min7:27 am – 5:14 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,953 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.40 householdsSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting27.6% unemployment rate43% of adults are in the labour force, 1,531 employedMain industries: education and health care 35%, hospitality, food and recreation 35%, retail 11%Average commute 22 minutes54% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 7% take public transport, 21% walk or cycle, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighMecklenburg County, NC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsRiver flooding Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality48% of days had good air in 2025176 of 365 days measured189 moderate daysMedian index 51, worst day 97main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Mecklenburg County monitors, NC
Drinking waterCharlotte Waterserves 1,163,701 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
