28054 ZIP Code
Gastonia, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28054 |
| City/Town: | Gastonia |
| County: | Gaston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,345 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,892 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,309 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,405 |
| Median Home Value: | $192,800 |
| Land Area: | 19.3 sq miles
50.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2614, -81.1501 |
Population Information (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,345 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,703 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,642 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,492 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,802 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,574 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,405 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,768 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,974 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,044 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,691 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,178 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,359 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,142 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,952 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 964 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $192,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,085 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,405 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,811 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,594 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,993 | 47.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,818 | 52.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,304 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 986 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,314 | 8.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,678 | 28.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,813 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,255 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,350 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,908 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28054 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,892 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,378 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,422 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,309 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,191 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,124 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,017 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,789 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,290 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,744 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,056 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,043 | 59.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,214 | 27.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 158 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 721 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,269 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,932 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,124 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,605 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,560 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 549 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,487 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28054 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,015 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,048 | 6.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,855 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,690 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,136 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,310 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,266 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,193 | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 667 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 631 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28054 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,553 | 81.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,484 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 173 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 122 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 196 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,223 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28054 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,565 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,816 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 551 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,561 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,487 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 87 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,159 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,973 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,670 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,642 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,006 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 596 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.9% | 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 (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,338 | 87.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,276 | 57.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,495 | 40.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,409 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28054 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,834 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,580 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,831 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,070 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 377 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,102 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28054 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,162 | 60.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 617 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 471 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,238 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,920 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,779 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 860 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 358 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28054 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,662 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,313 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,136 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,860 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,445 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,758 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,154 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 874 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,192 | 6.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28054 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 348 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,112 | 11.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,545 | 35.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,469 | 40.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,697 | 9.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 234 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28054 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,537 | 44.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 277 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,786 | 52.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 40 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 93 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28054 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,409 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,550 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,019 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,833 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28054 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 153 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 720 | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,338 | 16.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,078 | 26.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,454 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,028 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 222 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28054 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,327 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $477 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,085 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,811 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,287 | 37.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,032 | 12.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,546 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,872 | 34.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,868 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,021 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28054 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,753 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,925 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,857 | 46.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 438 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,035 | 13.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,006 | 40.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28054 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,370 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 824 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 647 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,019 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,946 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,934 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,145 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,434 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,747 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,928 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 447 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,665 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,816 | 40.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28054 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,944 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,095 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,521 | 49.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,475 | 48.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,248 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 99 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28054 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,756 | 93.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 467 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,589 | 554.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,589 | 554.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,589 | 554.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 254 | 54.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 136 | 29.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,659 | 355.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28054 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,853 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,695 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,158 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,064 | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 395 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 455 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 244 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28054 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,811 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,501 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
Gastonia, NC28054