28090 ZIP Code – Lawndale, North Carolina
Located in Lawndale, North Carolina, ZIP code 28090 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Cleveland County with a population of approximately 7,998 residents. The median household income is $48,275 — below the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $117,200 are well below the national average, with 76.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $614 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 7.4%, above the national average. About 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 19.3%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 43.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 28042, 28136, 28020.
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ZIP 28090 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28090 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,998 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $48k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $117k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $614 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28042 – Fallston
- 28136 – Polkville
- 28020 – Casar
- 28150 – Shelby
- 28021 – Cherryville
- 28169 – Waco
- 28168 – Vale
- 28089 – Lattimore
- 28040 – Ellenboro
- 28018 – Bostic
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28042 | FALLSTON | 337 | Not provided |
| 28136 | POLKVILLE | 83 | $77,589 |
| 28020 | CASAR | 2,450 | $36,958 |
| 28150 | SHELBY | 26,040 | $46,931 |
| 28021 | CHERRYVILLE | 13,702 | $53,377 |