City

Dallas, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gaston County  ·  North Carolina

👥19,470Population
💰$59,969Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$221,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.9%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 16%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White68.9%
Hispanic9.3%
Black16.0%
Asian0.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma129 (1%)
HS Graduate3,553 (28.9%)
Some College2,319 (18.8%)
Associates2,126 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,973 (16%)
Graduate Degree2,208 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College18.8%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,969 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$221,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units8,085
Vacant Units601

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Dallas, NC

Dallas is a city in North Carolina, located in Gaston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,470 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Dallas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,969 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dallas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dallas is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dallas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28034 19,470 $59,969 $221,000 $841 2.3% 34.0% 73.4%