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28056

North Carolina · 36,200 residents · 48.3 sq mi
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ZIP 28056 is home to 36,200 people in Gaston County. Owners hold 79% of the housing stock. That is roughly 34% ahead of the Gaston County median. Density works out to 750 people per square mile. Poverty is uncommon here, at 9.1% of people in this ZIP code. Median home value sits at $315,000. Among the 14 ZIP codes in Gaston County, 28056 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$90,427
US average: $82,259
$43,607
US average: $44,673
$315,000
US average: $376,019
33.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
48.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.6%
Age 65+
16.2%
50.2%
49.8%
2.58 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(24,995)
Black12.8%(4,628)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(3,923)
Asian3.5%(1,279)
Other3.8%(1,375)
62
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Gaston County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 14HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
28006$51,932
28012$83,391
28016$57,147
28021$63,429
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 28056?

ZIP code 28056 has about 36,200 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 28056?

The typical household in ZIP code 28056 earns about $90,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 28056 expensive?

In ZIP code 28056, the median home is worth about $315,000, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 28056?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 28056 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28056?

About 9.1% of people in ZIP code 28056 live below the federal poverty line.

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