ZIP Code 28056 - Gastonia Map and Data
Description
North Carolina’s Metro Charlotte metropolitan area is home to Zip Code 28056. Gaston County is the primary location of zip code 28056. GASTONIA, North Carolina is the area code 28056’s official USPS name. The cities of Gastonia, South Gastonia, McAdenville, Spencer Mountain, Cramerton, Lowell, Ranlo, and Belmont, North Carolina, all contain or border portions of zip code 28056. In comparison to other zip codes in North Carolina, the socioeconomic class of zip code 28056 is Middle Class. It is located within area codes 980 and 704.
The current unemployment rate in 28056 is 3.6%, which is lower than the county’s current rate of 5.3%, higher than the state’s current rate of 3.3%, and lower than the current rate of 3.7% for the entire country.
The population of 28056 grew to 31418 from 27584 according to the 2010 US Census. White people make up the majority of both the population in 28056 and the students enrolled in its public schools. In 28056 public schools, 38.1% of students are either eligible for or get free or reduced-price lunches.
Zip Code 28056 Profile Data
| Profile | Data |
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Official Zip Code Name
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Gastonia
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Zip Code State |
North Carolina
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Zip Code Type |
Non-Unique |
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Primary County |
Gaston
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Area Code |
704 / 980
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Current Population |
31418
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Racial Majority |
White 81.12%
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Public School Racial Majority: |
White 71.6%
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Unemployment Rate |
3.6%
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Median Household Income |
$61956
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Average Adjusted Gross Income |
$69130
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School Test Performance: |
Above Average |
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Average Commute Time |
25.5 Minutes
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Time Zone: |
Eastern Standard Time
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Elevation Range |
637 - 820 ft.
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Area |
48 Sqm.
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Coordinates(Y,X) |
35.21662800, -81.12488800
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Map of ZIP Code 28056 Border
Zip Code 28056 Race/Ethnicity
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | |
26501 |
81.12% |
25809 |
+3%
|
| Black Or African American |
|
2536 |
7.76% |
2918 |
-13%
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| Hispanic |
|
1888 |
5.78% |
1610 |
+17%
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| American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
|
152 |
0.47% |
87 |
+75%
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| Asian |
|
866 |
2.65% |
527 |
+64%
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| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
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|
0% |
7 |
-100%
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| Other Race | |
35 |
0.53% |
35 |
+391%
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| Two or More Races |
|
425 |
1.7% |
425 |
+30%
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| Zip Code 28056 Public School Race/Ethnicity Profile | ||
|---|---|---|
| White | |
71.6%
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| Black Or African American |
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15.4%
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| Hispanic |
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6.4%
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| Asian |
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2.3%
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| Hawaii/Pacific Islander |
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0.1%
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| American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
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0.2%
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| Two or More Races |
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4%
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Zip Code 28056 Population Profile
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
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Total Population |
31418 |
27584 |
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Male Population |
49.30% |
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Female Population |
50.70% |
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Total Households |
11861 |
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| Zip Code Public School Profile | |
|---|---|
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Test Score Performance |
Above Average |
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Percentage of Students Eligible For
Free or Reduced Lunch |
38.1%
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Percentage of Public Schools with
Title 1 Status |
25.0%
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Zip Code 28056 Income Level Profile
Zip Code 28056 Politics Profile
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Median Household Income |
$61956
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Income Under $50K Per Year |
38.30%
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Income $50K to $100K Per Year |
38.80%
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Income Above $100K Per Year |
23.00%
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| 28056 US Congressional District | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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District |
Representative |
Party Affiliation |
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North Carolina District 10 |
Patrick McHenry |
Republican |
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| Zip Code Real Estate Profile | |
|---|---|
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Average Real Estate Asking Price |
$203590
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Average Real Estate Sale Price |
$164178
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| Zip Code Employment Profile | |
|---|---|
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Current Unemployment Level |
3.6% |
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Previous Month Unemployment Level |
4.4%
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Unemployment Level 1 Year Ago |
5.3%
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| Zip Codes Adjacent to 28056 |
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28098 - Lowell
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28032 - Cramerton
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28052 - Gastonia
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28054 - Gastonia
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28164 - Stanley
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28034 - Dallas
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29710 - Clover
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28012 - Belmont
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28120 - Mount Holly
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| Zip Code 28056 Cities |
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Gastonia, NC
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South Gastonia, NC
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McAdenville, NC
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Spencer Mountain, NC
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Cramerton, NC
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Lowell, NC
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Ranlo, NC
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Belmont, NC
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| Zip Code 28056 Gardening, Weather and Climate Profile | |
|---|---|
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2012 Hardiness Zone |
Zone 7b: 5F to 10F |
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1990 Hardiness Zone |
Zone 7b: 5F to 10F |
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Köppen Climate Classification |
Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |
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Ecoregion |
45b - Southern Outer Piedmont
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Average First Frost Dates |
October 21 - 31 |
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Average Last Frost Dates |
April 11 - 20 |