Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
80,411
People
Median age
36.5
Housing
Total households
32,378
Income
Median household income
$64,059
Housing
Total housing units
35,337
Employment
Employment rate
61.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
26.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
87.1%
City details
Local time 03:26:27(ET)| Location | Gastonia, NC |
|---|---|
| Population (ZIP areas) | 110,212(sum of local ZIP code populations) |
| Total ZIP codes | 5total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard2 PO Box |
| County | Gaston |
| Area code | |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.229004396793286, -81.16998829843666 |
| Land area | 109 sq miles(282,336,568 m²) |
Map of Gastonia, North Carolina with ZIP codes
ZIP Codes in Gastonia
Explore the ZIP codes that make up Gastonia. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.
| ZIP | Type | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28052 | Standard | $49,643 | 35,332 |
| 28053 | PO BOX | — | — |
| 28054 | Standard | $61,035 | 40,548 |
| 28055 | PO BOX | — | — |
| 28056 | Standard | $90,427 | 34,332 |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP type legend
- Standard: residential and business delivery areas
- PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
- Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)
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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