City

Cherryville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gaston County  ·  North Carolina

👥13,668Population
💰$57,652Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$196,300Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black3.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma80 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,298 (37.1%)
Some College909 (10.2%)
Associates1,431 (16.1%)
Bachelors1,096 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree2,084 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,652 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$196,300 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$874/mo
Total Housing Units6,306
Vacant Units748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Cherryville, NC

Cherryville is a city in North Carolina, located in Gaston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,668 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Cherryville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,652 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cherryville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $874 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cherryville is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.55%).

Cherryville, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Cherryville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28021 13,668 $57,652 $196,300 $874 3.9% 35.7% 74.2%