ZIP Code 28056 — Gastonia, NC

Gaston | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 28056 in Gastonia, NC has a population of 36,200 with a median household income of $90,427 and a median home value of $315,000 . The cost of living index is 108.0 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
36,200
Median Age
41.40
Male
18,184
Female
18,016

Race & Ethnicity

White
70.1%
Black
12.8%
Hispanic
10.8%
Asian
3.6%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
6.6%
Other
6.5%

Income

Median Household
$90,427
Mean Household
$112,065
Per Capita
$43,607
Below Poverty
9.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$315,000
Median Rent
$1,214
Total Units
14,919
Occupied
14,033
Owner Occupied
78.6%
Renter Occupied
21.4%
Median Year Built
1988
Vacant
886

Education

High School or Higher 90.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.4%
Graduate Degree 11.0%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
19,955
Unemployment
3.0%
Drive Alone
77.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
13.3%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

108.0
National average = 100. Above average by 8.0%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

28052
Gastonia
1.9 mi
28054
Gastonia
2.1 mi
28012
Belmont
3.0 mi
28098
Lowell
4.3 mi
28101
Mc adenville
4.7 mi
28032
Cramerton
5.4 mi
28021
Cherryville
5.9 mi
28016
Bessemer city
6.5 mi
28034
Dallas
8.0 mi
28164
Stanley
8.7 mi
28120
Mount holly
9.6 mi
28006
Alexis
9.7 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Gastonia

28054
Pop: 41,707
28052
Pop: 36,272

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 28056?

ZIP code 28056 (Gastonia, NC) has a total population of 36,200 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28056?

The median household income in ZIP code 28056 is $90,427 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 28056 in?

ZIP code 28056 is primarily located in Gastonia, North Carolina (NC).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 28056?

The median home value in ZIP code 28056 is $315,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 28056?

The median age in ZIP code 28056 is 41.40 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.