ZIP code 28080: Iron Station, NC
28080 is a ZIP code in Iron Station, North Carolina, mainly in Lincoln County, part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. About 7,606 people live here.
- Population
- 7,606
- Median household income
- $71,997
- Typical home value
- $418,300+0.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,147gross, per month
- Median age
- 45.8
- Homeowners
- 88.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28080 details
| City | Iron Station |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lincoln County (also partly Gaston County) |
| Metro area | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 40.3 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 189 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 28.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.45675, -81.10568 |
Median rent in 28080 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,164/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,138/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28080
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28006 | Alexis, NC | 3.3 mi | 1,518 |
| 28037 | Denver, NC | 5.6 mi | 28,768 |
| 28164 | Stanley, NC | 6.0 mi | 16,874 |
| 28077 | High Shoals, NC | 6.5 mi | 258 |
| 28093 | Lincolnton, NC | 7.8 mi | — |
| 28034 | Dallas, NC | 8.2 mi | 18,979 |
| 28650 | Maiden, NC | 8.5 mi | 12,746 |
| 28092 | Lincolnton, NC | 8.5 mi | 40,350 |
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
Buying a home in 28080?
A typical home in ZIP code 28080 is worth about $418,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $71,997 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $418,300 homeWhat can a $71,997 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 28080
What city is ZIP code 28080?
ZIP code 28080 is in Iron Station, NC, in Lincoln County.
What county is ZIP code 28080 in?
28080 is mainly in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and partly in Gaston County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28080?
About 7,606 people live in ZIP code 28080, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28080 in?
28080 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.