28097 ZIP Code – Locust, North Carolina
28097 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Locust, North Carolina, part of Stanly County with a population of approximately 7,162 residents. The median household income is $56,000 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $261,500 is near the national average, with 86.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $815 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 86% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 2.5%, which is well below the U.S. rate. An estimated 10.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 19.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 37.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28129, 28163, 28124.
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ZIP 28097 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28097 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,162 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $261k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $815 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28129 – Oakboro
- 28163 – Stanfield
- 28124 – Mount Pleasant
- 28107 – Midland
- 28025 – Concord
- 28001 – Albemarle
- 28075 – Harrisburg
- 28128 – Norwood
- 28109 – Misenheimer
- 28138 – Rockwell
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28129 | OAKBORO | 5,690 | $72,365 |
| 28163 | STANFIELD | 6,123 | $72,440 |
| 28124 | MOUNT PLEASANT | 6,362 | $75,288 |
| 28107 | MIDLAND | 9,353 | $103,943 |
| 28025 | CONCORD | 57,384 | $70,595 |