Locust, NC ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Locust, North Carolina: 28107 and 28097. Together they are home to 18,547 residents in 6,623 households. That is more than the 5,840 people counted inside Locust city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $76,594 in 28097 to $105,122 in 28107.
Locust city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,840 |
| Households | 2,193 |
| Median household income | $76,504 |
| Median home value | $322,100 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Median rent | $895 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 18,547 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,623 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $76,594 (28097) to $105,122 (28107) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $91,993 |
| Homeowners | 86.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 11 routes, 7,881 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Locust: 28107 ($105,122)
- Most residents: 28107 (10,244 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28097 (86.2% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28097 (36.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 28107 (11.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28097 (37.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 28107 ($385,500)
Every ZIP code in Locust
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28107 | Midland | 10,244 | 3,575 | $105,122 | $385,500 | 85.8% | 28.5% | 11.1% | 6 | 4,448 | 2% of its land |
| 28097 | Locust | 8,303 | 3,048 | $76,594 | $314,400 | 86.2% | 36.5% | 8.6% | 5 | 3,768 | 22% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Locust when at least 10% of its land lies inside Locust city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Locust. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Locust.
Counties
- Stanly County — 10 ZIP codes
- Cabarrus County — 10 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Locust, NC?
- 28107 and 28097. A ZIP code is listed for Locust when at least 10% of its land lies inside Locust city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Locust.
- What is the population of Locust, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 5,840 residents inside Locust city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Locust hold 18,547 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Locust, NC?
- $76,504 inside Locust city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $76,594 to $105,122.
- Which Locust ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28107, at $105,122, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Locust, NC?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 11 carrier routes reaching 7,881 residential and 333 business mailboxes.
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