ZIP Code 28056, NC

Living in 28056

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 1
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 77
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 27
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Schools 49
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Residents

34k Population +1.5k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
73% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$172k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$716 Median Monthly Rent +$170 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas47%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 28056

United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Gaston County2

Property Crime in 28056

United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Gaston County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 43 4 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 3 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 3 0
Oct 60 4 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 42 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28056

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding33
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 28056, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 28056, NC

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Gaston Day School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 28056, NC

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Belmont Abbey College
6 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 28056, NC

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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 28056, NC

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