28056 ZIP Code – Gastonia, North Carolina
28056 is a ZIP code serving Gastonia, North Carolina in Gaston County with a population of approximately 35,493 residents. At $86,118, the median household income here runs above the North Carolina average and above the U.S. average. At $253,200, median home values run near the national average, with 78.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $979 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.7%, which is below the U.S. rate. An estimated 7.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 41.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28032, 28054, 28101.
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ZIP 28056 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28056 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $253k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $979 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.9 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28032 – Cramerton
- 28054 – Gastonia
- 28101 – Mc Adenville
- 28098 – Lowell
- 28012 – Belmont
- 28052 – Gastonia
- 28278 – Charlotte
- 29710 – Clover
- 28214 – Charlotte
- 28120 – Mount Holly
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28032 | CRAMERTON | 2,925 | $75,026 |
| 28054 | GASTONIA | 40,345 | $55,892 |
| 28101 | MC ADENVILLE | 1,048 | $94,792 |
| 28098 | LOWELL | 3,573 | $58,281 |
| 28012 | BELMONT | 26,027 | $81,045 |