28120 ZIP Code
Mount Holly, North carolina
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 28120 |
| City/Town: | Mount Holly |
| County: | Gaston |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,418 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,996 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,766 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,067 |
| Median Home Value: | $237,300 |
| Land Area: | 31.4 sq miles
81.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.3286, -81.0264 |
Population Information (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,418 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,843 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,575 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,176 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,386 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,283 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,122 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,443 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,143 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,155 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,736 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,650 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,686 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,416 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 821 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 401 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $237,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,109 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,067 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,460 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 607 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,003 | 74.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,457 | 26.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,008 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 382 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,295 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,286 | 25.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,638 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,944 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,783 | 22.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,680 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (28120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,996 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,756 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,475 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,766 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,896 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,047 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 697 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,502 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,601 | 88.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,065 | 8.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 292 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 89 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,995 | 76.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,137 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 700 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 334 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,188 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 936 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,276 | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 358 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 389 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 506 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (28120 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 662 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 219 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 452 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 771 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,012 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,797 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,183 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,695 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 967 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 702 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (28120 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,000 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 902 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 72 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 208 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,365 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (28120 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,226 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,676 | 13.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 423 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,364 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 844 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 329 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,131 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,355 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,339 | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 643 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 445 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 263 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.4% | 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 (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,629 | 88.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,724 | 67.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,501 | 32.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,637 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (28120 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,730 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,993 | 31.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,094 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 533 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 52 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,175 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (28120 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,698 | 76.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 343 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 43 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 300 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 199 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 383 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 193 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 908 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (28120 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,368 | 13.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,128 | 21.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,202 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,265 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,109 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,092 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 808 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 440 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 599 | 6.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (28120 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 439 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,584 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,623 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,766 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 655 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (28120 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,129 | 43.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 206 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,978 | 52.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 44 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (28120 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 186 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,637 | 27.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,886 | 41.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,751 | 29.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (28120 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 254 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 308 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 925 | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,227 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,055 | 29.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,568 | 22.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 608 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (28120 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,451 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $402 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,109 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,460 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,958 | 52.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,580 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,734 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,187 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,834 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,691 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (28120 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,673 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,049 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,199 | 53.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 325 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,001 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,335 | 24.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (28120 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,624 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 213 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 378 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,063 | 44.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,058 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 912 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,539 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,578 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,266 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,654 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 83 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,447 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,124 | 42.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (28120 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,741 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,502 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,285 | 51.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,162 | 46.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 293 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 55 | 2.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (28120 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,243 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 322 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,175 | 364.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,175 | 364.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,175 | 364.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 95 | 29.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 9.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 553 | 171.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 13.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (28120 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,242 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,722 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,520 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 871 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 249 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 400 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (28120 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,460 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,032 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Mount Holly, NC28120