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ZIP Code 28086 has segments in 2 Counties (Cleveland, Gaston).
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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 | 29,460 (100%) |
| Population Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,414 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,604 |
| Median Home Value | $207,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,718 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,889 (67.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,014 (25.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 815 (7.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,903 |
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Family Households | 7,577 (69.5%) |
The table below compares 28086 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 | # 3880 | 89th |
| Population Density | # 10901 | 68th |
| Median Household Income | # 22364 | 34th |
| Per Capita Income | # 26314 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 10027 | 70th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
