Locust
City in Stanly County, North Carolina
Locust is a city in Stanly County, North Carolina, with 4,537 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 719 ft (219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stanfield, 2.5 miles S.
- 4,537residents (2020 Census)
- 719 ftelevation · 219 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.4 km²
- 524 / sq mipopulation density
- 28097ZIP code
About Locust
Locust is a small rural city in Stanly and Cabarrus counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, Locust had a population of 4,537. It has seen substantial growth lately due to the urban sprawl from the Charlotte area.
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Living in Locust
- Median household income
- $76,504
- Median home value
- $322,100
- Median rent
- $895/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Locust had 4,537 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,537 |
|---|---|
| Density | 524 per sq mi (202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Locust at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Stanly County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,537 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.66 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2694° N, 80.4356° W |
| ZIP code | 28097 |
| Official website | locustnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3738860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Locust
- Stanfield2.5 mi S
- Red Cross5.1 mi E
- Midland5.5 mi W
- Oakboro6.4 mi SE
- Mount Pleasant8.6 mi N
- Fairview9.3 mi SW
- Millingport10.2 mi NE
- Harrisburg12.1 mi W
- Aquadale12.4 mi E
- Mint Hill13.8 mi SW
- Unionville14.0 mi S
- Concord14.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Locust
What county is Locust in?
Locust is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Locust, NC?
4,537 people lived in Locust at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Locust, NC?
The ZIP code of Locust is 28097.
What is the elevation of Locust?
719 feet (219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Locust?
Stanfield (2.5 mi), Red Cross (5.1 mi), Midland (5.5 mi), Oakboro (6.4 mi), Mount Pleasant (8.6 mi).
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