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ZIP Code 28021 has segments in 3 Counties (Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln).
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Database updated: March 1, 2026, Maps updated: May 1, 2024.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,865 (100%) |
| Population Density | 236 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 23 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $63,429 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,226 |
| Median Home Value | $217,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,293 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,127 (65.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,443 (22.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 723 (11.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 5,570 |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
| Family Households | 3,755 (67.4%) |
The table below compares 28021 to the other 33,772 ZIP Codes in the United States by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8320 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 12027 | 64th |
| Median Household Income | # 21752 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 22170 | 34th |
| Diversity Index | # 18575 | 45th |
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