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28021

North Carolina · 13,865 residents · 58.83 sq mi
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ZIP 28021 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $217,400. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Gaston County, 28021 ranks 6th by median household income.

$63,429
US average: $82,259
$217,400
US average: $376,019
21.7%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
21.6%
50.1%
49.9%
2.45 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(12,120)
Black4%(553)
Hispanic / Latino4%(554)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other4.4%(615)
Diversity Score28.8%(3,999)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Gaston County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28006$51,932
28012$83,391
28016$57,147
28032$60,924
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28021?

ZIP code 28021 has about 13,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28021?

The typical household in ZIP code 28021 earns about $63,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28021 expensive?

In ZIP code 28021, the median home is worth about $217,400, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28021?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28021 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28021?

About 12.7% of people in ZIP code 28021 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024