City

Iron Station, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,075Population
💰$76,054Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$231,300Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 7.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic10.4%
Black7.6%
Asian1.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,604 (31.4%)
Some College658 (12.9%)
Associates1,072 (21%)
Bachelors376 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree1,278 (25%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,054 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$231,300 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,135/mo
Total Housing Units3,182
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Iron Station, NC

Iron Station is a city in North Carolina, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,075 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Iron Station is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,054 is near the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Iron Station is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $231,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,135 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Iron Station is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.31%).

Iron Station, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Iron Station
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28080 8,075 $76,054 $231,300 $1,135 4.0% 32.4% 87.1%