28042 ZIP Code, Fallston, NC
28042 is a ZIP code in Fallston, North Carolina in Cleveland County. It covers 0.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 28090, 28021 and 28169. 299 people live here in 94 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. With about 593 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (45% own). Median household income is $20,833, well below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fallston, NC
- County: Cleveland County
- Land area: 0.5 sq mi
- Population: 299
- Median household income: $20,833
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 299 |
| Households | 94 |
| Median household income | $20,833 |
| Income per person | $17,451 |
| Median age | 32.7 |
| Homeowners | 44.7% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | $732 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 58.9% |
| Broadband internet | 75.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 20.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 42.6% |
| $25–35K | 8.5% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 6.4% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 12.8% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 8.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 30.4% |
| 10–19 | 2.7% |
| 20–24 | 0.7% |
| 25–34 | 32.4% |
| 35–44 | 5.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 10.7% |
| 65–74 | 6.0% |
| 75+ | 0.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.2% |
| Owned outright | 15.0% |
| Rented | 48.6% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 25.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.6% |
Businesses in 28042
19 business establishments with 95 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 6
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Retail Trade: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 28090 — Belwood town, NC (3.7 mi)
- 28021 — Cherryville city, NC (6.1 mi)
- 28169 — Waco town, NC (6.2 mi)
- 28150 — Shelby city, NC (6.8 mi)
- 28136 — Polkville city, NC (7.6 mi)
- 28033 — Crouse CDP, NC (10.1 mi)
- 28168 — Belwood town, NC (10.1 mi)
- 28020 — Casar town, NC (10.4 mi)
Areas that include 28042
- Fallston, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Cleveland County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28042, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 28042 in?
- 28042 is a Fallston, NC mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Fallston.
- What county is 28042 in?
- 28042 is in Cleveland County.
- What is the population of 28042?
- About 299 people (±263), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 111.
- What is the median household income in 28042?
- $20,833 (±$10,373), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 28042?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 28042 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28042?
- The closest, measured center to center: 28090 (3.7 mi, Belwood), 28021 (6.1 mi, Cherryville), 28169 (6.2 mi, Waco), 28150 (6.8 mi, Shelby), 28136 (7.6 mi, Polkville) and 28033 (10.1 mi, Crouse).
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