28052 ZIP Code
Gastonia, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28052 |
| City/Town: | Gastonia |
| County: | Gaston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,894 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,448 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,452 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,238 |
| Median Home Value: | $152,800 |
| Land Area: | 41.4 sq miles
107.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2280, -81.2317 |
Population Information (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,894 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,830 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,064 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,002 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,365 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,770 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,086 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,206 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,614 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,834 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,845 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,400 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,986 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,699 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,610 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 477 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $152,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $976 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,238 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,218 | 86.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,020 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,352 | 55.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,866 | 44.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,465 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,271 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,052 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,716 | 37.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,886 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,008 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,467 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,065 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,448 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,521 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,806 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,452 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,430 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,998 | 91.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,432 | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,935 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,951 | 86.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,382 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 665 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,396 | 54.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,089 | 33.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 103 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 82 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,396 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,791 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,454 | 9.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,871 | 13.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,418 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 329 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,024 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28052 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 835 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 899 | 6.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,612 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,769 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,299 | 17.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,106 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,717 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,335 | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 485 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 161 | 1.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28052 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,443 | 76.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,938 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 218 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 219 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 93 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 758 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28052 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 207 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,130 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,333 | 15.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 306 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,160 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,107 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 262 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 637 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,438 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,919 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,291 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 665 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 543 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.1% | 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 (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,552 | 85.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,649 | 46.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,735 | 46.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,692 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28052 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,855 | 74.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,846 | 36.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,413 | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,357 | 10.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 365 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,840 | 29.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28052 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,462 | 75.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 140 | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 171 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,052 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 646 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 129 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 406 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,232 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28052 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 645 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,248 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,586 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,367 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,317 | 15.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,617 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,595 | 17.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,226 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,585 | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28052 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 175 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 969 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,144 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,516 | 49.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,113 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 321 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28052 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,615 | 42.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 263 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,985 | 52.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 182 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 118 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28052 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,219 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,063 | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,315 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,621 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28052 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 815 | 11.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,115 | 15.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,626 | 22.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,908 | 26.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,291 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 494 | 6.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 86 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28052 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,167 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $394 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $976 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.38 |
Households (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,218 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,363 | 33.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,502 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,898 | 21.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,457 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,161 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,754 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28052 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,293 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,585 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,102 | 38.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 413 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,656 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,196 | 39.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28052 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,320 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 367 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 451 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,434 | 53.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,612 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,456 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,440 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,859 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,244 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,788 | 16.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 306 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,676 | 63.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,806 | 31.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28052 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,681 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,817 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,017 | 62.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,784 | 37.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 499 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28052 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,685 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 305 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,209 | 724.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,209 | 724.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,209 | 724.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 58 | 19.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,015 | 660.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 11.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28052 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,892 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,871 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,021 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,707 | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 234 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28052 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,218 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,641 | 88.1% | 89.4% |
Gastonia, NC28052