City

Mount Holly, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Gaston County  ·  North Carolina

👥24,363Population
💰$74,809Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$272,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 13.7%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic8.8%
Black13.7%
Asian2.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma107 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,701 (23.4%)
Some College1,755 (11.1%)
Associates2,743 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,921 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree5,605 (35.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 35.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College11.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate35.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,809 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$272,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,179/mo
Total Housing Units10,590
Vacant Units644

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Mount Holly, NC

Mount Holly is a city in North Carolina, located in Gaston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,363 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Mount Holly is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,809 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Holly is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,179 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Holly is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (71.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Holly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28120 24,363 $74,809 $272,500 $1,179 5.4% 47.5% 72.0%