28012 ZIP Code
Belmont, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28012 |
| City/Town: | Belmont |
| County: | Gaston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,027 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,045 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,648 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,302 |
| Median Home Value: | $286,900 |
| Land Area: | 27.3 sq miles
70.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2115, -81.0379 |
Population Information (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,027 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,965 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,062 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,448 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,462 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,405 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,757 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,471 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,009 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,157 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,549 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,012 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,602 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,458 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,191 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 506 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $286,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,199 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,302 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,614 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 688 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,617 | 71.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,997 | 28.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,484 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 422 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 936 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,926 | 21.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,592 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,949 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,374 | 29.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,285 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,045 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,413 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,984 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,648 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,085 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,370 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 667 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,276 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,588 | 86.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,086 | 8.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 686 | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,405 | 86.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,450 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 890 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 170 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,099 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 622 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 778 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 150 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 256 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 142 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 230 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28012 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 436 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 323 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 702 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 844 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,090 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,599 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,310 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,623 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,217 | 11.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,470 | 13.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28012 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,023 | 75.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 802 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 261 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,981 | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28012 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 893 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,981 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 303 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,197 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 976 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 365 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,424 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,598 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,817 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 719 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 817 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 258 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,523 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,798 | 79.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,784 | 26.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,372 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28012 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,528 | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,187 | 30.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,257 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 326 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 131 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 838 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28012 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,098 | 71.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 690 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 162 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 325 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 354 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 584 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 562 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 527 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28012 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 237 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,342 | 20.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,779 | 15.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,429 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,142 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,105 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 861 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 696 | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 756 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 955 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28012 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 75 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 875 | 7.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,206 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,367 | 38.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,994 | 17.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 785 | 6.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28012 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,598 | 43.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,518 | 52.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 31 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 107 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28012 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 476 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,154 | 29.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,323 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,661 | 25.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28012 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 252 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 310 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 716 | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 722 | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,054 | 27.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,119 | 27.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,103 | 14.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 341 | 4.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,692 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $473 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,199 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,614 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,067 | 47.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,031 | 19.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,486 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,140 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,028 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,114 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28012 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,257 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,337 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,499 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 185 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 997 | 9.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,292 | 32.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28012 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,548 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 244 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 256 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,394 | 43.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,174 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,480 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,707 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,674 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,895 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,349 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 202 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,581 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,566 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28012 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,292 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,419 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,505 | 44.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,879 | 55.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 469 | 13.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,904 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 226 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,123 | 496.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,123 | 496.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,123 | 496.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 132 | 58.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 127 | 56.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 3 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 148 | 65.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 145 | 64.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28012 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,579 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,094 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,485 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 451 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 618 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 376 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28012 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,614 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,090 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Belmont, NC28012