| ZIP Code | 28054 |
|---|---|
| City | Gastonia |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Gaston County |
| Area Code | 704/980 |
| Elevation | 791 ft |
| Latitude | 35.261363 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.15015 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 13.1% ▲ 31% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 224 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,539 (26.6%) |
| Some College | 3,542 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 4,687 (19.1%) |
| Bachelors | 3,133 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,438 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,524 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,200 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,150/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,351 |
| Vacant Units | 1,458 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,351 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,458 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 28054 is located in Gastonia, North Carolina, within Gaston County. With a population of 39,493, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.6 years. Economically, 28054 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,524 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28054 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,150 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.8%) and renters (53.2%). Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 28054 is majority White (54.01%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28054 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 28054 in Gastonia, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,493 residents, a median household income of $59,524, and a median home value of $220,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.