Steele Creek, North Carolina

Steele Creek
Location within North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°08′04″N 80°58′43″W / 35.1345°N 80.9785°W / 35.1345; -80.9785
Country United States
State North Carolina
CountyMecklenburg County
CityCharlotte
Council District3
Founded1760
Annexed1987Ongoing
Government
  City CouncilTiawana Brown
Area
  Total
47 sq mi (120 km2)
Elevation
600 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
76,301
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP code
28273, 28278
Area code(s)704, 980
GNIS feature ID1001413

Steele Creek is a community and neighborhood in the southwestern part of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. It is generally defined geographically by the original boundaries of Steele Creek Township. Most of Steele Creek is within the city limits of Charlotte but the areas that have not yet been annexed are also recognized as a Township of North Carolina.