City

Kings Mountain, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cleveland County  ·  North Carolina

👥28,921Population
💰$56,079Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$181,600Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 15.9%Asian: 2%Other: 3.3%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic4.3%
Black15.9%
Asian2.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma407 (2.3%)
HS Graduate6,297 (36%)
Some College2,421 (13.8%)
Associates2,834 (16.2%)
Bachelors2,167 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree3,370 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College13.8%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,079 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$181,600 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units11,307
Vacant Units905

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Kings Mountain, NC

Kings Mountain is a city in North Carolina, located in Cleveland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,921 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Kings Mountain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,079 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Kings Mountain is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kings Mountain is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kings Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28086 28,921 $56,079 $181,600 $879 4.2% 31.7% 73.8%