28021 ZIP Code – Cherryville, North Carolina
28021 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Cherryville, North Carolina, part of Gaston County with a population of approximately 13,702 residents. The median household income is $53,377 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. The median home value of $178,800 is below the national average, with 74.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $838 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.9%, which is below the U.S. rate. An estimated 14.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. An estimated 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 39.7, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 28169, 28033, 28042.
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ZIP 28021 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28021 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $178k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $838 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.7 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.0% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28169 – Waco
- 28033 – Crouse
- 28042 – Fallston
- 28016 – Bessemer City
- 28090 – Lawndale
- 28150 – Shelby
- 28092 – Lincolnton
- 28168 – Vale
- 28086 – Kings Mountain
- 28077 – High Shoals
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28169 | WACO | 170 | $55,972 |
| 28033 | CROUSE | 2,738 | $56,525 |
| 28042 | FALLSTON | 337 | Not provided |
| 28016 | BESSEMER CITY | 13,234 | $51,341 |
| 28090 | LAWNDALE | 7,998 | $48,275 |