Locust, North Carolina

Locust, North Carolina
Motto: 
"The City with a Soul"
Location of Locust, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°16′07″N 80°26′12″W / 35.26861°N 80.43667°W / 35.26861; -80.43667
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesStanly, Cabarrus
Area
 • Total
8.19 sq mi (21.21 km2)
 • Land8.19 sq mi (21.21 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
627 ft (191 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,537
 • Density554.0/sq mi (213.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28097
Area code704
FIPS code37-38860
GNIS feature ID2404946
Websitewww.locustnc.com

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.