Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,907 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 40,810 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 20,208 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 24,573 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 18,291 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 41,414 (28.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,515 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $240,201 ▼ 14% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,090/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 101,555 |
| Vacant Units | 7,933 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Gaston County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 17 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 234,848 residents. With a median age of 39.64, it is a middle-aged county.
Gaston County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,515 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Gaston County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $240,201 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,089. Homeownership rates are high at 66.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Gaston County are majority White (68.55%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Gaston County, NC is a solidly middle-class area in North Carolina. The 17 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28006 | Alexis | 1,311 | $50,117 | $242,000 | $1,453 | 1.8% | 27.1% |
| 28012 | Belmont | 26,519 | $81,057 | $324,400 | $1,288 | 5.3% | 55.7% |
| 28016 | Bessemer City | 12,882 | $52,058 | $187,600 | $880 | 5.3% | 27.0% |
| 28021 | Cherryville | 13,668 | $57,652 | $196,300 | $874 | 3.9% | 35.7% |
| 28032 | Cramerton | 3,222 | $74,085 | $273,900 | $1,016 | 4.4% | 51.7% |
| 28034 | Dallas | 19,470 | $59,969 | $221,000 | $841 | 2.3% | 34.0% |
| 28052 | Gastonia | 36,896 | $46,015 | $173,500 | $1,058 | 8.2% | 28.6% |
| 28054 | Gastonia | 39,493 | $59,524 | $220,200 | $1,150 | 4.3% | 39.0% |
| 28056 | Gastonia | 35,963 | $90,422 | $283,800 | $1,097 | 3.7% | 46.9% |
| 28077 | High Shoals | 297 | $30,882 | $130,700 | $821 | 7.5% | 18.8% |
| 28098 | Lowell | 3,746 | $51,879 | $153,300 | $1,152 | 1.7% | 31.2% |
| 28101 | Mc Adenville | 1,027 | $124,063 | $342,000 | $1,167 | 1.4% | 66.3% |
| 28120 | Mount Holly | 24,363 | $74,809 | $272,500 | $1,179 | 5.4% | 47.5% |
| 28164 | Stanley | 15,991 | $82,661 | $268,800 | $1,161 | 3.7% | 39.0% |