Lincoln County, NC ZIP Codes
9 ZIP codes cover all or part of Lincoln County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 92,716 residents in the county, with a median household income of $80,016 and a median home value of $321,000. Median household income ranges from $51,932 in 28006 to $111,703 in 28037. Its largest communities include Lincolnton, Lake Norman of Catawba, Westport, Lowesville and Denver.
Lincoln County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 92,716 |
| Households | 36,811 |
| Median household income | $80,016 |
| Median home value | $321,000 |
| Median age | 44.4 |
| Median rent | $1,015 |
All 9 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 135,692 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 53,538 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $51,932 (28006) to $111,703 (28037) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $76,622 |
| Homeowners | 79.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 91 routes, 59,906 homes (9 of 9 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Lincoln County: 28037 ($111,703)
- Most residents: 28092 (40,350 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28006 (92.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28080 (37.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 28033 (14.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28006 (33.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 28037 ($491,900)
Every ZIP code in Lincoln County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28092 | Lincolnton | 40,350 | 15,929 | $60,984 | $245,300 | 70.0% | 32.5% | 11.6% | 28 | 18,420 | 88% of its land |
| 28037 | Denver | 28,768 | 11,485 | $111,703 | $491,900 | 83.8% | 27.1% | 10.8% | 19 | 15,215 | 89% of its land |
| 28164 | Stanley | 16,874 | 6,483 | $79,728 | $310,300 | 83.5% | 31.3% | 9.4% | 10 | 6,932 | 37% of its land |
| 28021 | Cherryville | 13,865 | 5,570 | $63,429 | $217,400 | 74.1% | 29.0% | 6.8% | 9 | 6,029 | 33% of its land |
| 28650 | Maiden | 12,746 | 4,827 | $74,922 | $229,000 | 84.7% | 33.9% | 7.0% | 9 | 6,262 | 18% of its land |
| 28168 | Vale | 10,484 | 4,324 | $61,220 | $205,000 | 82.9% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 7 | 4,613 | 59% of its land |
| 28080 | Iron Station | 7,606 | 2,921 | $71,997 | $268,500 | 88.1% | 37.1% | 5.7% | 6 | 3,754 | 100% of its land |
| 28033 | Crouse | 3,481 | 1,403 | $78,458 | $224,000 | 90.2% | 24.3% | 14.8% | 2 | 1,086 | 63% of its land |
| 28006 | Alexis | 1,518 | 596 | $51,932 | $234,600 | 92.4% | 34.1% | 4.3% | 1 | 378 | 48% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Lincoln County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Lincolnton — 11,783 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lake Norman of Catawba — 9,906 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Westport — 5,915 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lowesville — 3,874 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Denver — 2,497 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Iron Station — 934 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Alexis — 635 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- High Shoals — 534 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Crouse — 408 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Lincoln County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Lincoln County, NC?
- 28092, 28037, 28164, 28021, 28650, 28168, 28080, 28033 and 28006. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Lincoln County?
- 92,716 residents in 36,811 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
- $80,016 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $51,932 (28006) to $111,703 (28037).
- Which Lincoln County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28037, at $111,703, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Lincoln County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Lincoln County?
- For the 9 of 9 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 91 carrier routes reaching 59,906 residential and 2,779 business mailboxes.
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