Locust, North Carolina sales tax rate: 7%
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The sales tax rate in Locust, North Carolina is 7%. That’s the 4.75% state rate plus 2.25% in local taxes. It’s higher than 70 of the 158 North Carolina cities we checked, and 76 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Locust combined rate
7%
- North Carolina state
- 4.75%
- Stanly CountyCounty
- 2.25%
Locust sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- North CarolinaState · 4.75%$4.75
- Stanly CountyCounty · 2.25%$2.25
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State and county taxes add up to 7%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of North Carolina | State | 4.75% |
| Stanly County | County | 2.25% |
| Combined rate | 7% |
Rate history
- July 20237%
- July 20247%
- July 20257%
- July 20267%
- Today7%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Locust
Closest cities
- Oakboro6 mi7%
- Concord14 mi7%
- New London17 mi7%
- Indian Trail18 mi6.75%
- Kannapolis18 mi7%
- Norwood19 mi7%
- Ansonville22 mi7%
- Faith22 mi7%
Elsewhere in Stanly County
- Norwood7%
- Oakboro7%
- New London7%
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What is the sales tax rate in Locust, North Carolina?
The combined sales tax rate in Locust is 7% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 4.75% North Carolina state tax, 2.25% Stanly County.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Locust?
Locust has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 7%: North Carolina’s 4.75% plus 2.25% county tax. This rate was calculated for Locust’s 28097 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Locust?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Locust?
Yes, if they have nexus in North Carolina: more than $100,000 in North Carolina sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the North Carolina Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. North Carolina Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Locust’s 28097 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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