28086 ZIP Code
Kings Mountain, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28086 |
| City/Town: | Kings Mountain |
| County: | Cleveland |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,652 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,020 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,981 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,186 |
| Median Home Value: | $166,800 |
| Land Area: | 90.5 sq miles
234.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.2442, -81.3779 |
Population Information (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,652 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,198 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,454 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,419 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,650 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,980 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,793 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,692 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,722 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,131 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,360 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,200 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,975 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,706 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,297 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 727 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $166,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $825 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,186 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,111 | 90.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,075 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,432 | 73.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,679 | 26.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,118 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,076 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,182 | 10.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,747 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,079 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,804 | 13.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,107 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,123 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28086 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,020 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $69,382 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $71,427 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,981 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,080 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,353 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 617 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,237 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,946 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,747 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 573 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 87 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,859 | 76.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,902 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 372 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 647 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 844 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 906 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,156 | 4.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 800 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 136 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 154 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28086 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 694 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 468 | 4.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,252 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 918 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,214 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,678 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,471 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,586 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 591 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 239 | 2.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28086 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,950 | 82.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,133 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 238 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 144 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 730 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28086 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 204 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,003 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,904 | 21.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 268 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,025 | 15.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 935 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 112 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 338 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 912 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,219 | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,092 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 680 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 661 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.9% | 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 (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,461 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,498 | 57.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,141 | 42.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,909 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28086 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,494 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,242 | 42.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,181 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 586 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 135 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,988 | 19.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28086 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,136 | 72.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 88 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 207 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 390 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 184 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 132 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 19 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,030 | 18.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28086 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 70 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 611 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,424 | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,834 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,733 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,157 | 19.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 941 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 991 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 640 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 785 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28086 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 426 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,587 | 23.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,197 | 55.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,563 | 14.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 253 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28086 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,292 | 22.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 248 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,079 | 70.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 172 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 304 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28086 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 627 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,463 | 24.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,339 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,682 | 36.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28086 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 710 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,068 | 14.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,463 | 19.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,296 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,808 | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 902 | 12.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 150 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28086 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,208 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $408 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $825 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.38 |
Households (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,111 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,738 | 46.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,382 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,980 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,632 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,053 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,380 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.81 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28086 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,527 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,187 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,314 | 46.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 437 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,220 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,683 | 32.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28086 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,862 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 109 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,029 | 51.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,449 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,068 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,430 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,781 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,370 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,806 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 325 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,829 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,652 | 34.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28086 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,412 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,950 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,369 | 46.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,573 | 53.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 666 | 22.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28086 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,859 | 97.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 267 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 793 | 297.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 793 | 297.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 793 | 297.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 33 | 12.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 405 | 151.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 62 | 23.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28086 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,233 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,801 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,432 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,012 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 85 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 325 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 10 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28086 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,111 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,121 | 90.2% | 89.4% |
Kings Mountain, NC28086