County ProfileNC
Gaston County
Population: 227,943 · 16 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
227,943
People
Median age
39.1
Housing
Total households
93,576
Income
Median household income
$67,478
Housing
Total housing units
101,671
Employment
Employment rate
59.5%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
89.3%
County details
Local time 02:16:10(ET)| Name | Gaston |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 16total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 13 Standard3 PO Box |
| Area code | 704, 980 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.2928335, -81.1773638 |
| Land area | 355.8 sq miles(921.4 km²) |
Map of Gaston county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Gaston County
Compare the largest cities in Gaston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia | 80,411 | $64,059 | 5ZIPs |
| Mount Holly | 17,703 | $79,385 | 1ZIPs |
| Belmont | 15,010 | $94,883 | 1ZIPs |
| Cherryville | 6,078 | $70,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Dallas | 5,927 | $58,403 | 1ZIPs |
| Bessemer City | 5,428 | $60,300 | 1ZIPs |
| Cramerton | 5,296 | $82,160 | 1ZIPs |
| Stanley | 3,963 | $75,461 | 1ZIPs |
| Lowell | 3,654 | $52,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Mc Adenville | 736 | — | 1ZIPs |
| High Shoals | 595 | $53,333 | 1ZIPs |
| Alexis | 589 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Gaston County
Review the most populated postal areas across Gaston County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28054 | Gastonia | $61,035 | 40,548 |
| 28052 | Gastonia | $49,643 | 35,332 |
| 28056 | Gastonia | $90,427 | 34,332 |
| 28012 | Belmont | $83,391 | 26,202 |
| 28120 | Mount Holly | $78,231 | 24,017 |
| 28034 | Dallas | $62,083 | 19,258 |
| 28164 | Stanley | $79,728 | 14,903 |
| 28021 | Cherryville | $63,429 | 13,669 |
| 28016 | Bessemer City | $57,147 | 13,313 |
| 28098 | Lowell | $53,000 | 3,868 |
| 28032 | Cramerton | $60,924 | 3,279 |
| 28006 | Alexis | $51,932 | 899 |
| 28101 | Mc Adenville | $111,042 | 736 |
| 28077 | High Shoals | $31,366 | 362 |
| 28053 | Gastonia | — | — |
| 28055 | Gastonia | — | — |
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