Lincoln County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
89,670
population (2021)
+14.6%
pop change since 2010
37109
FIPS code
Lincoln County ZIP code map
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is located in North Carolina and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 89,670 as of 2021,
an increase of
14.6% from 78,265 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lincoln County is 37109.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 89,670 |
| 2010 population | 78,265 |
| Change | +14.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37109 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes for Lincoln County, NC (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28033 | Crouse | Lincoln | View map |
| 28037 | Denver | Lincoln | View map |
| 28080 | Iron Station | Lincoln | View map |
| 28092 | Lincolnton | Lincoln | View map |
| 28093 | Lincolnton | Lincoln | View map |
| 28168 | Vale | Lincoln | View map |
Demographics & statistics
87,036
Population
43.8
Median age
$76,178
Median household income
$39,602
Per capita income
$217,520
Median home value
$957
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
29,654
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,382
Under 5
2,309
2,389
5–9
2,315
2,757
10–14
2,673
2,844
15–19
2,756
2,450
20–24
2,374
4,653
25–34
4,510
5,220
35–44
5,060
6,537
45–54
6,337
3,295
55–59
3,195
3,643
60–64
3,531
5,063
65–74
4,908
2,248
75–84
2,179
715
85+
693
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18,365 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 68,671 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 15,806 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Black or African American
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Two or more races
5%
Other race
2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74,599 | 81% |
| Black or African American | 5,171 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,022 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,645 | 5% |
| Other race | 1,871 | 2% |
| Asian | 586 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 132 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $76,178 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.8%
$50k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k–$300k
21.3%
$300k–$500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
9.4%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $217,520 |
| Median rent / month | $957 |
| Owner occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter occupied | 18.4% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 69.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 24.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 33.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.7% |
| Electricity | 80.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.2% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 19,253 | 55.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,185 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,556 | 18.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,508 | 20.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,623 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10,854 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 22.1% |
| Married | 55.7% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
31.7%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,121 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 899 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 8,183 | 43.4% |
| High school | 4,442 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,566 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
18.3%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Professional & management
11.0%
Retail trade
10.3%
Construction
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.9% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 20.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.6% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 8.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.9% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
8.6%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 65.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,063 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 82,345 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 2,182 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,809 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 166 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 178 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 82,893 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 81,964 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 51,885 | 62.4% |
| Foreign born | 929 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,143 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,967 | 55.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10,139 | 11.6% |
| French | 9,525 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 8,735 | 10% |
| English | 1,400 | 1.6% |
| Polish | 620 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 604 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 238 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 89 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 82 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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