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ZIP Code 28080
Iron Station, NC, Lincoln County
Population
7,606
Land area
40.3sq mi
People per sq mi
189
City
Iron Station
ZIP 28080 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28080 at a glance
- The median household income is $71,997, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,500 (7% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,147 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28080
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28080, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,997
Poverty rate
4.0%
Median home value
$268,500
Prices +7.7% in a year
Median rent
$1,147/mo
Homeownership
88.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
28.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
111
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,007
$56.15M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.31M
105 loans
Campaign donations
$20.04K
14% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28080, 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° / 30°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28080, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 28080
ZIP codes near 28080
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28006Alexis | 3.4 mi | 4.6 |
| 28164Stanley | 5.2 mi | 41 |
| 28037Denver | 6 mi | 44.7 |
| 28077High Shoals | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| 28034Dallas | 8.5 mi | 45.6 |
| 28650Maiden | 8.8 mi | 48.6 |
| 28120Mount Holly | 9.4 mi | 31.4 |
| 28092Lincolnton | 9.7 mi | 119.9 |
| 28673Lake Norman of Catawba | 12 mi | 23.7 |
| 28682Lake Norman of Catawba | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| 28031Cornelius | 13 mi | 14 |
| 28098Lowell | 13 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28080?
- ZIP code 28080 is in Iron Station, NC (Lincoln County).
- What county is ZIP code 28080 in?
- ZIP code 28080 is mostly in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28080?
- About 7,606 people live in the 28080 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.