28016 ZIP Code – Bessemer City, North Carolina
28016 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Bessemer City, North Carolina, part of Gaston County with a population of approximately 13,234 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $51,341, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. At $163,300, median home values run below the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $837 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing).
At 5.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. The poverty rate of 12.2% is near the U.S. average. An estimated 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 46.4, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 28034, 28086, 28052.
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ZIP 28016 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28016 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $837 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28034 – Dallas
- 28086 – Kings Mountain
- 28052 – Gastonia
- 28033 – Crouse
- 28077 – High Shoals
- 28169 – Waco
- 28054 – Gastonia
- 28021 – Cherryville
- 28098 – Lowell
- 28056 – Gastonia
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28034 | DALLAS | 19,063 | $57,496 |
| 28086 | KINGS MOUNTAIN | 28,652 | $59,020 |
| 28052 | GASTONIA | 35,894 | $44,448 |
| 28033 | CROUSE | 2,738 | $56,525 |
| 28077 | HIGH SHOALS | 389 | $27,724 |