28021 ZIP Code
Cherryville, North carolina
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28021 |
| City/Town: | Cherryville |
| County: | Gaston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,702 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,377 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,781 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,247 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,800 |
| Land Area: | 58.8 sq miles
152.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4008, -81.4033 |
Population Information (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,702 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,754 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,948 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 790 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 535 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 915 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 937 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 975 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,739 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,684 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,663 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 922 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 857 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,555 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 876 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 254 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $838 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,247 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,518 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 729 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,175 | 75.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,343 | 24.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,550 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 382 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 770 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,298 | 34.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,980 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 969 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,606 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 545 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,377 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,613 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,438 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,781 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,449 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,070 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 379 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,823 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,639 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,002 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 399 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,473 | 91.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 642 | 4.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 47 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 72 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 440 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 254 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 443 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 225 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 75 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 136 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28021 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 292 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 340 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 642 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 484 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 738 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 912 | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 764 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 991 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 217 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 138 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28021 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,938 | 81.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 574 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 60 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 45 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 249 | 4.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28021 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 512 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 940 | 15.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 83 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 838 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 455 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 221 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 514 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,314 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 262 | 4.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 524 | 8.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 313 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,118 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,787 | 64.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,913 | 35.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,399 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28021 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,742 | 67.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,089 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,287 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 293 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 106 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 905 | 16.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28021 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,684 | 75.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 57 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 208 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 113 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 25 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 21 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,133 | 18.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28021 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 221 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 713 | 11.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,246 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 907 | 14.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 682 | 10.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 854 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 826 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 259 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 539 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28021 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 226 | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,765 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,457 | 55.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 697 | 11.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 101 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28021 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,443 | 26.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 322 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,486 | 63.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 142 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 65 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28021 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 330 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,378 | 25.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,008 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,802 | 32.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28021 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 610 | 14.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 400 | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 695 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 716 | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,110 | 26.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 519 | 12.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 109 | 2.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28021 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,225 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $426 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $838 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,518 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,712 | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 996 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 950 | 17.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,454 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,787 | 32.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,905 | 34.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28021 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,646 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,905 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,880 | 51.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 173 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 524 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,299 | 23.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28021 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,745 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 84 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 233 | 8.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,125 | 41.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 823 | 30.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 480 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,845 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 580 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,517 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,046 | 15.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 162 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 992 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 892 | 43.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28021 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,262 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,261 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 646 | 51.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 615 | 48.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 119 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28021 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,501 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 24 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 201 | 837.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 201 | 837.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 201 | 837.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 21 | 87.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2 | 8.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 135 | 562.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28021 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,912 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,573 | 97.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 339 | 2.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 284 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 49 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28021 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,518 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,861 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Cherryville, NC28021