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.
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ZIP 28052 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28052 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 35k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $152k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $976 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28054 – Gastonia
- 28056 – Gastonia
- 28016 – Bessemer City
- 28086 – Kings Mountain
- 29710 – Clover
- 28098 – Lowell
- 28032 – Cramerton
- 28101 – Mc Adenville
- 28034 – Dallas
- 28012 – Belmont
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 |