28092 ZIP Code
Lincolnton, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28092 |
| City/Town: | Lincolnton |
| County: | Lincoln |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,002 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,979 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,297 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,305 |
| Median Home Value: | $202,600 |
| Land Area: | 119.9 sq miles
310.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4832, -81.2531 |
Population Information (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,002 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,631 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,371 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,326 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,043 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,391 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,067 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,827 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,964 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,859 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,403 | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,182 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,038 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,122 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,020 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 760 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $202,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,305 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,080 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,225 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,175 | 69.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,905 | 30.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,348 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,138 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,477 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,720 | 34.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,468 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,283 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,631 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,631 | 5.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28092 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,979 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,986 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,306 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,297 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,846 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,752 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,062 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,892 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,224 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,323 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,185 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,050 | 80.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,614 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 99 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 268 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,216 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,723 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,126 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,480 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,580 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 178 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 215 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,507 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28092 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 540 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 780 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,505 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,492 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,063 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,871 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,703 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,441 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 908 | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 777 | 4.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28092 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,835 | 80.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,789 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 240 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 275 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 907 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28092 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 115 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,825 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 4,410 | 22.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 568 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,667 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,445 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 88 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 789 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,178 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,556 | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,368 | 6.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 916 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 827 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,108 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,389 | 61.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,843 | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,319 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28092 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,531 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,530 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,457 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 914 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 241 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,628 | 16.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28092 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,346 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 179 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 687 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 409 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 391 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 278 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 352 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,663 | 15.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28092 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 71 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,223 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,605 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,137 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,507 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,104 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,914 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,632 | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 717 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,395 | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28092 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 184 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 786 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,131 | 29.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,064 | 52.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,738 | 10.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 402 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28092 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,962 | 12.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 970 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,567 | 78.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 328 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 227 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28092 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 661 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,567 | 28.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,512 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,340 | 33.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28092 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 658 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,496 | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,668 | 14.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,659 | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,477 | 31.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,580 | 14.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 542 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 95 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28092 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,292 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $376 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,080 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,259 | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,925 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,746 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,977 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,195 | 32.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,691 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28092 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,901 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,516 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,691 | 51.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 685 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,596 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,352 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28092 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,425 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 438 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 491 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,632 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,268 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,596 | 18.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,228 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,470 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,427 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,543 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 380 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,600 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,563 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28092 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,956 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,504 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,061 | 37.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,117 | 56.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,004 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 326 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28092 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,449 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 320 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,553 | 797.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,553 | 797.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,553 | 797.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 409 | 127.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 28 | 8.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,860 | 581.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 13.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28092 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,676 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,634 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,042 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,362 | 8.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 435 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 242 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28092 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,080 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,784 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Lincolnton, NC28092