28097 Zip Code Profile

28097 is a suburban zip code in Locust, North Carolina. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $160,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Albemarle area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $54,066/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 28097 is $49,728.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 28097 earn an average of $34,123/year. Women earn only $19,110/year.

1,686 people in 28097 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 28097? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 28097 is 36.8 minutes!

The median age here is 41. There are 2,646 men and 2,723 women. The median age for men is 40 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,712 people (out of the 5,369 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,095 homes, and 114 businesses every day. 6 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

28097 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Osaka, Japan!) and -80 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 733 feet above sea levell.

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• Annecy
• Autumnwood Community Association
• Avensong
• Becton Park HOA
• Bent Creek HOA
• Brantley Oaks Subdivision
• Brighton Park HOA
• Brittany Oaks HOA
• Candlelight Forest II
• Chestnut Lake Neighborhood Assoc.
• Cheverton Neighborhood Association
• Clearcreek Acres II
• Coble Road HOA
• Crab Orchard Neighborhood Assoc.
• Eastbrook Woods Community Org
• Four Seasons HOA
• Glenwater Homeowner's Association
• Hampton Park Neighborhood
• Heatherwood/Hickory Ridge 6B
• Hickory Grove Neighborhood Watch

• Hidden Valley Community Association
• Highland Trace Neighborhood
• Idlewild Brook Subdivision
• Idlewild South Neighborhood Association
• JH Gunn Neighborhood Association
• Lake Forest Community Association
• Lamplighter Village East HOA, Inc
• Mallard Pointe Community Watch
• Marlwood Association
• McClintock Woods
• Mission Hills HOA
• Parkview East
• Porters Landing Neighborhood
• Ravenwood
• Reigate Neighborhood Association
• Robinson Community Assoc.
• Sardis Forest HOA
• Statesville Road
• Villages of Wexford
• Withdrow Downs HOA

• Demographics

• Total Population: 5,369
• White Population: 5,157
• Black Population: 93
• Hispanic Population: 214
• Asian Population: 29
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 30
• Male Population: 2,646
• Female Population: 2,723
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 40
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: North Carolina
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Albemarle NC
• County: Stanly
• City: Locust
• Longitude: -80.4
• Latitude: 35.3
• Elevation: 733 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 704

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,656
• Drive alone: 1,403
• Carpool: 227
• Public transit: 16
• Ride bikes or walk: 6


• Average commute time: 36.8 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 59
•    5 - 9: 200
•    10 - 14: 133
•    15 - 19: 63
•    20 - 24: 93
•    25 - 29: 97
•    30 - 34: 257
•    35 - 39: 69
•    40 - 44: 88
•    45 - 59: 341
•    60 - 89: 175
•    90 plus: 81

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $160,000
• Average Annual Household Income: $63,102
• Businesses: 143
• Employees: 1,416
• Annual Payroll: $35,821,000
• Average Family Income: $54,066
• Median Family Income: $45,069
• Average Income for Men: $34,123
• Average Income for Women: $19,110

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 08
• Congressional District Land Area: 3282.0
• Sr Senator: Richard Burr (R)
• Jr Senator: Kay R. Hagan (D)
• US House Representative: Richard Hudson (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 167
• State FIPS Code: 37

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View all schools in Locust

Primary Schools

Locust Elementary

103 School Rd

Locust, NC 28097

(704) 888-5921

Ridgecrest Elementary

24791 Millingport Rd

Locust, NC 28097

(704) 485-3825

Running Creek Elementary

339 Running Creek Church Rd

Locust, NC 28097

(704) 485-8030