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ZIP Code 28092
Lincolnton, NC, Lincoln County
Population
40,350
Land area
119.9sq mi
People per sq mi
337
City
Lincolnton
ZIP 28092 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28092 at a glance
- ZIP 28092 (Lincolnton) is 52% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,984 a year, 16% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,300 (15% below North Carolina) and median rent is $996 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28092
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28092, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,984
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$245,300
Prices +4.3% in a year
Median rent
$996/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
26.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
812
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
11,903
$563M annual payroll
PPP loans
$31.86M
619 loans
Campaign donations
$60.53K
18% D, 29% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28092, 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 28092, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 28092
ZIP codes near 28092
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28033Crouse | 5.2 mi | 16.1 |
| 28077High Shoals | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| 28021Dellview | 9.1 mi | 58.8 |
| 28650Maiden | 9.3 mi | 48.6 |
| 28168Belwood | 9.3 mi | 87 |
| 28080Iron Station | 9.7 mi | 40.3 |
| 28034Dallas | 10 mi | 45.6 |
| 28016Bessemer City | 11 mi | 43 |
| 28658Newton | 12 mi | 71.3 |
| 28169Waco | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| 28006Alexis | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| 28042Fallston | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28092?
- ZIP code 28092 is in Lincolnton, NC (Lincoln County).
- What county is ZIP code 28092 in?
- ZIP code 28092 is mostly in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28092?
- About 40,350 people live in the 28092 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.