City

Belmont, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gaston County  ·  North Carolina

👥26,519Population
💰$81,057Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$324,400Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓55.7%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 5.6%Asian: 3.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic4.3%
Black5.6%
Asian3.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads55.7% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma239 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,429 (19.6%)
Some College1,772 (10.1%)
Associates2,305 (13.2%)
Bachelors2,120 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree7,606 (43.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 19.6%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 43.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad19.6%
Some College10.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate43.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,057 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$324,400 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,288/mo
Total Housing Units11,511
Vacant Units542

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
66%
About Belmont, NC

Belmont is a city in North Carolina, located in Gaston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,519 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Belmont is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,057 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Belmont is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $324,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,288 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belmont is well-educated. 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.7%).

Belmont, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Belmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28012 26,519 $81,057 $324,400 $1,288 5.3% 55.7% 68.5%