County ProfileNC
Cleveland County
Population: 99,519 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
99,519
People
Median age
41.3
Housing
Total households
38,850
Income
Median household income
$58,534
Housing
Total housing units
44,304
Employment
Employment rate
55.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
22%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.7%
County details
Local time 05:37:45(ET)| Name | Cleveland |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard7 PO Box |
| Area code | 704, 828, 980 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.3346302, -81.5571145 |
| Land area | 464.3 sq miles(1,202.4 km²) |
Map of Cleveland county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Cleveland County
Compare the largest cities in Cleveland County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 21,918 | $48,376 | 3ZIPs |
| Kings Mountain | 11,142 | $49,564 | 1ZIPs |
| Boiling Springs | 4,615 | $89,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Grover | 802 | $36,736 | 1ZIPs |
| Fallston | 627 | $56,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Lawndale | 570 | $39,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Polkville | 516 | $74,688 | 1ZIPs |
| Lattimore | 406 | $81,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Waco | 310 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Casar | 305 | $60,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Mooresboro | 293 | $49,464 | 1ZIPs |
| Earl | 198 | $44,033 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Cleveland County
Review the most populated postal areas across Cleveland County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28150 | Shelby | $55,832 | 28,517 |
| 28086 | Kings Mountain | $62,414 | 27,641 |
| 28152 | Shelby | $57,806 | 25,643 |
| 28090 | Lawndale | $57,714 | 7,870 |
| 28114 | Mooresboro | $60,500 | 7,351 |
| 28073 | Grover | $52,557 | 5,356 |
| 28020 | Casar | $59,978 | 2,430 |
| 28017 | Boiling Springs | — | 553 |
| 28169 | Waco | — | 169 |
| 28089 | Lattimore | $75,000 | 153 |
| 28042 | Fallston | $20,833 | 111 |
| 28136 | Polkville | $83,304 | 42 |
| 28038 | Earl | — | — |
| 28151 | Shelby | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS