| ZIP Code | 28086 |
|---|---|
| City | Kings Mountain |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cleveland County |
| Area Code | 704/980 |
| Elevation | 941 ft |
| Latitude | 35.244164 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.377912 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 18.3% ▲ 83% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.7% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 407 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,297 (36%) |
| Some College | 2,421 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 2,834 (16.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,167 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,370 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,079 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $181,600 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $879/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,307 |
| Vacant Units | 905 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,307 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 905 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 28086 is located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. With a population of 28,921, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 28086 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,079 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 28086 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $181,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $879 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 28086 is primarily White (74.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 28086 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 28086 in Kings Mountain, NC is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,921 residents, a median household income of $56,079, and a median home value of $181,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.