Newell, North Carolina facts for kids
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Newell, North Carolina
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 Newell, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Newell, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28126
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| Area code(s) | 704 & 980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 991122 |
Newell is a small place in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood that isn't officially part of a city or town, but it's still a recognized area.
Where is Newell Located?
Newell is found on the northeastern edge of Charlotte. Charlotte is a very large city in North Carolina. Because Newell is so close to Charlotte, some parts of Newell have actually become part of the city over time.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Newell is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government, which is Mecklenburg County in this case, takes care of services like roads and police for the area.
Postal Services in Newell
Even though Newell isn't a city, it still has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It uses a special code called a ZIP code, which for Newell is 28126. A ZIP code helps the postal service sort mail quickly so it gets to the right place.
