Lincoln County, North Carolina ZIP codes
6 ZIP codes are in Lincoln County, plus 6 that cross in from neighboring counties. It's part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.
- ZIP codes
- 6
- Population in these ZIPs
- 90,689
- Avg. median income
- $78,700population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 5
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ZIP codes in Lincoln County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28033 | Crouse | 3,481 | $78,458 | $298,200 |
| 28037 | Denver | 28,768 | $111,703 | $551,500 |
| 28080 | Iron Station | 7,606 | $71,997 | $418,300 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton | 40,350 | $60,984 | $296,300 |
| 28093 PO Box | Lincolnton | — | — | — |
| 28168 | Vale | 10,484 | $61,220 | $291,900 |
ZIP codes partly in Lincoln County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of Lincoln County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28006 | Alexis | Gaston County | 1,518 | $51,932 | $337,200 |
| 28021 | Cherryville | Gaston County | 13,865 | $63,429 | $248,400 |
| 28090 | Lawndale | Cleveland County | 7,268 | $57,714 | $167,600 |
| 28164 | Stanley | Gaston County | 16,874 | $79,728 | $364,300 |
| 28650 | Maiden | Catawba County | 12,746 | $74,922 | $313,600 |
| 28673 | Sherrills Ford | Catawba County | 6,874 | $99,688 | $498,600 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in Lincoln County, North Carolina?
6 ZIP codes are mainly in Lincoln County, and 6 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in Lincoln County?
ZIP codes in Lincoln County use the city names Crouse, Denver, Iron Station, Lincolnton and Vale.
What metro area is Lincoln County in?
Lincoln County is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan statistical area.