Zip Code 28097 — Locust, NC

ZIP Code 28097 is associated with Locust, NC, in Stanly County. The listed population estimate is 8,303; estimated density is 106.5 people per square mile. Among records with population estimates, it ranks #3 of 9 in Stanly County and #341 of 836 in NC.
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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code28097
Primary CityLocust
State / ProvinceNC
CountyStanly
Total Population8,303
Population Density106.5 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

How 28097 Compares

MetricZIP 28097Stanly County recordsNC records
Population estimate8,30366,947 (sum)10,730,463 (sum)
Population Density106.5 /sq mi----
County population rank#3 of 9----
State population rank#341 of 836----

Regional sums combine the population estimates in the listed ZIP records; they are not official county or state population totals.

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