Indian Trail, North Carolina

Indian Trail, North Carolina
Indian Trail Town Hall
Motto: 
"Crossing Paths"
Location in the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°05′59″N 80°35′20″W / 35.09972°N 80.58889°W / 35.09972; -80.58889
Country United States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyUnion
Incorporated1907
Area
 • Total
22.53 sq mi (58.36 km2)
 • Land22.38 sq mi (57.97 km2)
 • Water0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
Elevation
672.5 ft (205.0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
39,997
 • Density1,786.9/sq mi (689.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28079
Area codes704 980
FIPS code37-33560
GNIS feature ID2405887
Websitewww.indiantrail.org

Indian Trail is a town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. A southeastern suburb of Charlotte and part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, Indian Trail has grown rapidly in the 21st century due to its close proximity to Charlotte and its appeal as a residential community for commuters, going from 1,942 residents in 1990 to 39,997 in 2020.