Gastonia, NC ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Gastonia, North Carolina: 28054, 28052 and 28056. Together they are home to 114,179 residents in 44,791 households. That is more than the 82,884 people counted inside Gastonia city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $49,643 in 28052 to $90,427 in 28056.
Gastonia city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 82,884 |
| Households | 32,378 |
| Median household income | $64,059 |
| Median home value | $277,600 |
| Median age | 36.5 |
| Median rent | $1,204 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 114,179 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 44,791 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,643 (28052) to $90,427 (28056) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $66,841 |
| Homeowners | 59.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 79 routes, 49,171 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Gastonia: 28056 ($90,427)
- Most residents: 28054 (41,707 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28056 (78.6% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28056 (33.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 28054 (13.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28052 (34.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 28056 ($315,000)
Every ZIP code in Gastonia
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28054 | Gastonia | 41,707 | 17,379 | $61,035 | $245,100 | 46.8% | 30.0% | 13.4% | 29 | 19,733 | 82% of its land; mailing city |
| 28052 | Gastonia | 36,272 | 13,379 | $49,643 | $187,500 | 54.7% | 32.7% | 9.9% | 27 | 16,396 | 44% of its land; mailing city |
| 28056 | Gastonia | 36,200 | 14,033 | $90,427 | $315,000 | 78.6% | 33.7% | 8.8% | 23 | 16,226 | 23% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Gastonia when at least 10% of its land lies inside Gastonia city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Gastonia. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Gastonia.
Counties
- Gaston County — 16 ZIP codes
- Cleveland County — 13 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Gastonia, NC?
- 28054, 28052 and 28056. A ZIP code is listed for Gastonia when at least 10% of its land lies inside Gastonia city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Gastonia.
- What is the population of Gastonia, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 82,884 residents inside Gastonia city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Gastonia hold 114,179 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Gastonia, NC?
- $64,059 inside Gastonia city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $49,643 to $90,427.
- Which Gastonia ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28056, at $90,427, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Gastonia, NC?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 79 carrier routes reaching 49,171 residential and 3,183 business mailboxes.
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