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Denver, NC
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28037.
Population
2,497
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
421
ZIP codes
1
Denver and its ZIP codes
Denver at a glance
- Denver is 91% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,721, 9% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,300 and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Denver, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Denver, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,721
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Polish Americans (150), Italian Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Denver.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,657
28,818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$604M
FY 2026, $6,955 per person
How people get to work
Denver, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.4%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Denver, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Denver, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Denver
1 in or overlapping Denver. Population shown
Cities near Denver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestportCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Lake Norman of IredellCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 10.1 |
| Lake Norman of CatawbaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 24.1 |
| LowesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Iron StationCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| CorneliusTown | 8.8 mi | 12.7 |
| AlexisCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| HuntersvilleTown | 11 mi | 41.8 |
| LincolntonCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| StanleyTown | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| DavidsonTown | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| MooresvilleTown | 13 mi | 27.4 |
| CatawbaTown | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| High ShoalsCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| MaidenTown | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| TroutmanTown | 14 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Denver, NC in?
- Denver is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Denver, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Denver include 28037.
- What is the population of Denver, NC?
- About 2,497 people live in Denver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Denver?
- Nearby places include Westport (2.9 mi), Lake Norman of Iredell (6.1 mi), Lake Norman of Catawba (6.5 mi), Lowesville (7.3 mi), Iron Station (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023