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Locust, NC

City in Stanly County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28097.

Population

5,840

Land area

8.2sq mi

People per sq mi

710

ZIP codes

1

Locust and its ZIP codes

Full map

Locust at a glance

  • Locust is about 3.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 154th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $76,504 a year, 6% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $322,100 (11% above North Carolina) and median rent is $895 a month.

Local data for Locust, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Locust, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$76,504

Poverty rate

8.7%

Median home value

$322,100

Median rent

$895/mo

Homeownership

86.9%

Bachelor's or higher

22.5%

Median age

36.2

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (665), Irish Americans (479), French Americans (216).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanly County. PPP loans are for Locust.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,646

23,791 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,224

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$433M

FY 2026, $6,922 per person

Stanly County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.5%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Locust, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

434

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

48

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 29°F

47.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Locust, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.9%

U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

14.6%

U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Locust

1 in or overlapping Locust. Population shown

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Cities near Locust

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StanfieldTown2.8 mi4.5
Red CrossTown4.6 mi3.7
MidlandTown4.7 mi13.3
OakboroTown6.9 mi2.5
Mount PleasantTown8.5 mi3.6
FairviewTown9.6 mi30
MillingportCensus-designated place10 mi5.7
HarrisburgTown12 mi12.6
AquadaleCensus-designated place13 mi3.3
Mint HillTown14 mi24.6
ConcordCity14 mi64.7
UnionvilleTown15 mi29.2
AlbemarleCity15 mi18
Hemby BridgeTown15 mi2.3
New LondonTown16 mi2
MisenheimerVillage17 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Locust, NC in?
Locust is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Locust, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Locust include 28097.
What is the population of Locust, NC?
About 5,840 people live in Locust, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Locust?
Nearby places include Stanfield (2.8 mi), Red Cross (4.6 mi), Midland (4.7 mi), Oakboro (6.9 mi), Mount Pleasant (8.5 mi).

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