City

Davidson, NC

2 ZIP codes  ·  Gaston County  ·  North Carolina

👥21,824Population
💰$144,920Median HH Income▲ 90% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$579,100Median Home Value▲ 108% above avg
🎓73.5%College Grads▲ 90% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.5%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 7.7%Asian: 2.4%Other: 7.8%Race
White74.5%
Hispanic7.3%
Black7.7%
Asian2.4%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads73.5% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,786 (13.5%)
Some College494 (3.7%)
Associates1,189 (9%)
Bachelors742 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree9,009 (67.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 13.5%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 67.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad13.5%
Some College3.7%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate67.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$144,920 ▲ 90% above avg
Median Home Value$579,100 ▲ 108% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,709/mo
Total Housing Units8,339
Vacant Units878

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
39%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
65%
About Davidson, NC

Davidson is a city in North Carolina, located in Gaston County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,824 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Davidson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $144,920 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Davidson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $579,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,709 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Davidson is highly educated. 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.51%).

Davidson, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Davidson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28036 21,824 $144,920 $579,100 $1,709 3.4% 73.5% 83.5%

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