28056 ZIP Code
Gastonia, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28056 |
| City/Town: | Gastonia |
| County: | Gaston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,493 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,118 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,499 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,264 |
| Median Home Value: | $253,200 |
| Land Area: | 48.3 sq miles
125.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2169, -81.1250 |
Population Information (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,493 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,739 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,754 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,288 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,376 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,819 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,554 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,413 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,886 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,012 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,372 | 15.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,710 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,104 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,653 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,778 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 528 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $253,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $979 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,264 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,451 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 813 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,847 | 80.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,604 | 19.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,043 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 895 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,561 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,379 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,206 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,738 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,725 | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,539 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,118 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,115 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,478 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,499 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,839 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,180 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 637 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,680 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,785 | 81.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,440 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 842 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 113 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,346 | 74.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,797 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 147 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 991 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 162 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,508 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,542 | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,318 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,102 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,661 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 327 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 97 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,017 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28056 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 551 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 300 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 796 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 855 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,360 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,027 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,781 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,057 | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,350 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,374 | 10.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28056 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,174 | 78.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,820 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 49 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 104 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,709 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28056 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 88 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,377 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,557 | 14.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 492 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,771 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,394 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 228 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,218 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,648 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,285 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,327 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,046 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 749 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% | 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 (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,879 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,315 | 74.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,880 | 30.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,541 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28056 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,530 | 78.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,406 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,147 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 471 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 241 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,070 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28056 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,721 | 82.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 379 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 75 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 145 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 254 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 149 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 124 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,417 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28056 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 139 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,198 | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,743 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,319 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,570 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,248 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,497 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 808 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 332 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 410 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28056 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 18 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 411 | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,221 | 15.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,984 | 56.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,016 | 21.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 614 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28056 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,460 | 48.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 311 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,483 | 48.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 86 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 58 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28056 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 439 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,743 | 20.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,344 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,925 | 36.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28056 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 536 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 739 | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,083 | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,397 | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,376 | 31.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,087 | 28.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 537 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 92 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28056 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,609 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $458 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $979 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,451 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,175 | 60.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,290 | 24.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,080 | 15.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,422 | 18.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,711 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,231 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28056 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,498 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,468 | 30.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,469 | 58.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 255 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,118 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,190 | 22.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28056 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,713 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 479 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 332 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,164 | 47.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,285 | 26.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,453 | 16.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,096 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,293 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,420 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,707 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 256 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,884 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,567 | 42.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28056 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,186 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,088 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,709 | 55.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,363 | 44.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 271 | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 16 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28056 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,167 | 93.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 564 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,326 | 412.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,326 | 412.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,326 | 412.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 238 | 42.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 7.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,414 | 250.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28056 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,205 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,676 | 89.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,529 | 10.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,543 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 373 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 523 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 90 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28056 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,451 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,769 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Gastonia, NC28056