| ZIP Code | 28080 |
|---|---|
| City | Iron Station |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 704/980 |
| Elevation | 731 ft |
| Latitude | 35.456746 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.105685 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 4.1% ▼ 59% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 115 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,604 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 658 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 1,072 (21%) |
| Bachelors | 376 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,278 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,054 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,300 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,135/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,182 |
| Vacant Units | 275 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,182 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 275 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 28080 is located in Iron Station, North Carolina, within Lincoln County. With a population of 8,075, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.2 years. Economically, 28080 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,054 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28080 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,135 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 56% since 2019.
The population of 28080 is primarily White (77.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28080 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 28080 in Iron Station, NC is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,075 residents, a median household income of $76,054, and a median home value of $231,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.