Westport

Census-designated place in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Westport, North Carolina
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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.

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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Median household income
$131,908
Median home value
$580,000
Median rent
$1,556/mo
Median age
44
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Westport, NC population

Westport had 5,705 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,705
Density1,554 per sq mi (600 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Westport at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyLincoln County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,705 (2020)
Land area3.67 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Water area1.94 sq mi (5.02 km²)
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates35.5011° N, 80.9693° W
ZIP code28037
Census code (GEOID)3772755

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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