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Westport, NC

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28037.

Population

5,915

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,611

ZIP codes

1

Westport and its ZIP codes

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Westport at a glance

  • Westport is about 7.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 150th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • The median household income is $131,908, 82% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $580,000 (about 2 times the North Carolina figure) and median rent is $1,556 a month.

Local data for Westport, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Westport, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$131,908

Poverty rate

2.6%

Median home value

$580,000

Median rent

$1,556/mo

Homeownership

96.5%

Bachelor's or higher

45.4%

Median age

44.0

Average commute

38.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (884), Irish Americans (554), Italian Americans (523).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Lincoln County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone66.7%
  • Carpooled0.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home32.5%

Average one-way commute: 38.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Westport, 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° / 31°F

46.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Westport, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.6%

U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

10.1%

U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

ZIP codes in Westport

1 in or overlapping Westport. Population shown

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Cities near Westport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DenverCensus-designated place2.9 mi5.9
Lake Norman of IredellCensus-designated place3.9 mi10.1
CorneliusTown5.9 mi12.7
LowesvilleCensus-designated place6.1 mi6.8
Lake Norman of CatawbaCensus-designated place7 mi24.1
HuntersvilleTown9 mi41.8
DavidsonTown9.5 mi6.5
MooresvilleTown10 mi27.4
Iron StationCensus-designated place10 mi2.4
AlexisCensus-designated place11 mi2
StanleyTown12 mi3.1
Mount HollyCity14 mi11.3
TroutmanTown14 mi8.5
CatawbaTown14 mi4.6
LincolntonCity15 mi9
High ShoalsCity15 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Westport, NC in?
Westport is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Westport, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Westport include 28037.
What is the population of Westport, NC?
About 5,915 people live in Westport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Westport?
Nearby places include Denver (2.9 mi), Lake Norman of Iredell (3.9 mi), Cornelius (5.9 mi), Lowesville (6.1 mi), Lake Norman of Catawba (7 mi).

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