28052 ZIP Code – Gastonia, North Carolina

28052 is a ZIP code serving Gastonia, North Carolina in Gaston County with a population of approximately 35,894 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $44,448, which is below the North Carolina average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $152,800, well below the national average, with 54.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $976 is near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 8.2%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 16.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 34.6, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 28054, 28056, 28016.

ZIP Code 28052 Data

Population 35,894
Median Household Income $44,448
Median Home Value $152,800
Median Rent $976
Median Age 34.6
Unemployment Rate 8.2%
Poverty Rate 22.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%
County Gaston County

ZIP 28052 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 28052NC Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population35k12k10k
Median Household Income$44k$63k$73k
Median Home Value$152k$213k$258k
Median Rent$976$968$1,088
Median Age34.643.343.2
Unemployment Rate8.2%5.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate22.3%15.0%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher16.3%26.3%26.9%

Demographics Charts

Race & Ethnicity

Gender

Education Level (adults 25+)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
28054 GASTONIA 40,345 $55,892
28056 GASTONIA 35,493 $86,118
28016 BESSEMER CITY 13,234 $51,341
28086 KINGS MOUNTAIN 28,652 $59,020
29710 CLOVER 38,528 $82,554