ZIP Code 28056, NC
Living in 28056
Bikeability2
Walkability1
Commute41
Public Transit2
Affordability66
Public Safety99
Airports77
Hospitals59
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+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
$69kMedian 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
$172kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$716Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28056, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28056, NC
Gaston Day School
1 miles, SW
Cramerton Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
First Wesleyan Christian School
4 miles, NW
Victory Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28056, NC
Belmont Abbey College
6 miles, NE
University of Phoenix-North Carolina
11 miles, SE
DeVry University-North Carolina
12 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-North Carolina
12 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28056, NC
Caromont Regional Medical Center
4 miles, N
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
13 miles, W
Strategic Behavioral Center-Charlotte
16 miles, SE
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28056, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
10 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
66 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
81 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
88 miles, S