Westport
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Westport is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lincoln County, North Carolina, with 5,705 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 797 ft (243 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Norman of Iredell, 3.6 miles NE.
- 5,705residents (2020 Census)
- 797 ftelevation · 243 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.5 km²
- 1,554 / sq mipopulation density
- 28037ZIP code
About Westport
Westport is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Westport had a population of 5,705. The community's name comes from its location on the west side of Lake Norman.
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Living in Westport
- Median household income
- $131,908
- Median home value
- $580,000
- Median rent
- $1,556/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Westport had 5,705 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,705 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,554 per sq mi (600 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Westport at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,705 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.67 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Water area | 1.94 sq mi (5.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5011° N, 80.9693° W |
| ZIP code | 28037 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3772755 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Westport
- Lake Norman of Iredell3.6 mi NE
- Denver5.2 mi NW
- Cornelius5.3 mi E
- Lowesville5.7 mi S
- Lake Norman of Catawba6.8 mi N
- Davidson8.4 mi E
- Huntersville8.6 mi SE
- Mooresville9.8 mi NE
- Iron Station10.9 mi W
- Alexis11.5 mi SW
- Stanley12.2 mi SW
- Mount Holly13.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Westport
What county is Westport in?
Westport is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Westport, NC?
5,705 people lived in Westport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Westport, NC?
The ZIP code of Westport is 28037.
What is the elevation of Westport?
797 feet (243 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Westport?
Lake Norman of Iredell (3.6 mi), Denver (5.2 mi), Cornelius (5.3 mi), Lowesville (5.7 mi), Lake Norman of Catawba (6.8 mi).
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