| Official Zip Code Name | Bessemer City |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Gaston |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 13463 |
| Racial Majority: | White 86.74% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 71.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $44667 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $43410 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25.8 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 781 - 961 ft. |
| Area | 45 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.31985000, -81.28775500 |
The current unemployment level in 28016 is 3.5% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.3% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.2% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28016 decreased to 13463 from 14363 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28016 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28016 public schools is White. 77.6% of students in 28016 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10894 | 86.74% | 11301 | -4% |
| Black Or African American | 1254 | 9.98% | 1348 | -7% |
| Hispanic | 292 | 2.32% | 481 | -39% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 3 | 0.02% | 63 | -95% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.1% | 57 | -79% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0% | 10 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 201 | 0.84% | 201 | -48% |
| White | 71.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 17.7% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13463 | 14363 |
| Male Population | 49.10% | |
| Female Population | 50.90% | |
| Total Households | 5193 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 77.6% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $44667 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 55.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 9.10% |
| 28016 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 10 | Patrick McHenry | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28016 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 110 | Kelly E. Hastings | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28021 - Cherryville |
| 28033 - Crouse |
| 28052 - Gastonia |
| 28092 - Lincolnton |
| 28034 - Dallas |
| 28086 - Kings Mountain |
| Bessemer City, NC |
| Gastonia, NC |
| Kings Mountain, NC |
Zip Code 28016 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 31 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 54 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.43 | 3.84 | 4.73 | 3.19 | 4.11 | 4.04 | 3.88 | 4.06 | 4.06 | 3.8 | 3.48 | 3.72 | 47.35 |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28016 | |
|---|---|
| Bessemer City Middle School | Gaston |
| John Chavis Middle School | Gaston |
| William C Friday Middle School | Gaston |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 28016 | |
|---|---|
| Bessemer City Primary School Elementary School | Gaston |
| Cherryville Elementary School | Gaston |
| Costner Elementary School | Gaston |
| Edward D Sadler Jr Elementary School | Gaston |
| Tryon Elementary School | Gaston |
| Erskine Woods |
| Barker's Ridge |