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Iron Station, NC

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, North Carolina.

Population

934

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

395

ZIP codes

0

Iron Station and its ZIP codes

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Iron Station at a glance

  • Iron Station is 79% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,083, 6% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,700 (45% below North Carolina).

Local data for Iron Station, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Iron Station, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,083

Poverty rate

16.7%

Median home value

$158,700

Homeownership

91.2%

Bachelor's or higher

18.6%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

28.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (223), Irish Americans (160), Puerto Ricans (6).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Iron Station.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Sep 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

Lincoln County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Iron Station, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone100.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Iron Station, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 30°F

49.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Iron Station, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

Cities near Iron Station

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AlexisCensus-designated place4.2 mi2
High ShoalsCity4.7 mi2.6
LincolntonCity5.1 mi9
StanleyTown7.2 mi3.1
LowesvilleCensus-designated place8.6 mi6.8
CrouseCensus-designated place8.6 mi1.1
DenverCensus-designated place8.7 mi5.9
DallasTown9.4 mi3.1
Spencer MountainTown10 mi0.5
WestportCensus-designated place10 mi3.7
SpringdaleCensus-designated place11 mi0.7
MaidenTown11 mi6.6
RanloTown11 mi2.1
LowellCity12 mi3.7
Mount HollyCity13 mi11.3
McAdenvilleTown13 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Iron Station, NC in?
Iron Station is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Iron Station, NC?
About 934 people live in Iron Station, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Iron Station?
Nearby places include Alexis (4.2 mi), High Shoals (4.7 mi), Lincolnton (5.1 mi), Stanley (7.2 mi), Lowesville (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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