City

Lawndale, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Cleveland County  ·  North Carolina

👥7,422Population
💰$52,224Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$140,200Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓37.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 12.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White79.5%
Hispanic2.8%
Black12.4%
Asian0.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads37.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,620 (35.8%)
Some College582 (12.9%)
Associates603 (13.3%)
Bachelors695 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree1,003 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College12.9%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,224 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$140,200 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units3,413
Vacant Units672

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Lawndale, NC

Lawndale is a city in North Carolina, located in Cleveland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,422 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Lawndale is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,224 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lawndale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lawndale is moderately educated. 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lawndale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28090 7,422 $52,224 $140,200 $680 7.4% 37.6% 73.2%