Lincolnton, North Carolina · ZIP 28092

Lincolnton — ZIP 28092

Lincolnton (28092) scores 66/100 — Fair for North Carolina. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $302K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$302K

Median rent$1,305/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$302K

Median Rent

$1,305/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

840

Violent Crime

119

Property Crime

721

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lincoln County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
North Lincoln High	09–12	1,126	82%	65%
Lincolnton High	09–12	797	72%	52%
GE Massey Elementary	PK–05	370	67%	42%
West Lincoln High	09–12	731	65%	52%
West Lincoln Middle	06–08	563	53%	42%
Pumpkin Center Intermediate	03–05	295	49%	44%
Childers Elementary	PK–05	418	47%	47%
S Ray Lowder Elementary	PK–05	306	47%	42%
Lincolnton Middle	06–08	563	44%	37%
Battleground Elementary	PK–05	420	27%	27%
Love Memorial Elementary	PK–05	315	22%	42%
Pumpkin Center Primary	PK–02	325	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,224

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 28092 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 28092 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 28092 is approximately $302K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 28092 in Lincolnton has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.