28098 ZIP Code – Lowell, North Carolina
28098 is a ZIP code serving Lowell, North Carolina in Gaston County with a population of approximately 3,573 residents. The median household income is $58,281 — near the North Carolina average and below the national average. Median home values of $152,900 are well below the national average, with 75.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,139 is near the national average. Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average. An estimated 19.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.3%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 41.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28101, 28032, 28054.
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ZIP 28098 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28098 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,573 | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $152k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,139 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.3% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28101 – Mc Adenville
- 28032 – Cramerton
- 28054 – Gastonia
- 28056 – Gastonia
- 28012 – Belmont
- 28120 – Mount Holly
- 28214 – Charlotte
- 28034 – Dallas
- 28052 – Gastonia
- 28164 – Stanley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28101 | MC ADENVILLE | 1,048 | $94,792 |
| 28032 | CRAMERTON | 2,925 | $75,026 |
| 28054 | GASTONIA | 40,345 | $55,892 |
| 28056 | GASTONIA | 35,493 | $86,118 |
| 28012 | BELMONT | 26,027 | $81,045 |