| Official Zip Code Name | Gastonia |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Gaston |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 34932 |
| Racial Majority: | White 54.05% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 39.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.4% |
| Median Household Income | $38423 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $37400 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 23.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 709 - 837 ft. |
| Area | 42 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.22388000, -81.23408600 |
The current unemployment level in 28052 is 4.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.3% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 3.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28052 decreased to 34932 from 37076 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28052 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28052 public schools is White. 83.1% of students in 28052 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19216 | 54.05% | 19408 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 11020 | 31% | 11332 | -3% |
| Hispanic | 3920 | 11.03% | 3220 | +22% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 103 | 0.29% | 97 | +6% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.19% | 166 | -60% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Other Race | 49 | 0.69% | 49 | +402% |
| Two Or More Races | 656 | 2.75% | 656 | +49% |
| White | 39.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 38.3% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34932 | 37076 |
| Male Population | 48.50% | |
| Female Population | 51.50% | |
| Total Households | 12821 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 83.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 91.7% |
| Median Household Income | $38423 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 61.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 30.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.80% |
| 28052 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 10 | Patrick McHenry | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28052 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 108 | John Torbett | Republican |
| 109 | Dana Bumgardner | Republican |
| 110 | Kelly E. Hastings | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28056 - Gastonia |
| 28054 - Gastonia |
| 28034 - Dallas |
| 29710 - Clover |
| 28086 - Kings Mountain |
| 28016 - Bessemer City |
| Gastonia, NC |
| South Gastonia, NC |
Zip Code 28052 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 31 | 38 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 81 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 70 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.38 | 3.8 | 4.55 | 3.03 | 3.86 | 3.89 | 3.7 | 4.06 | 4.15 | 3.74 | 3.35 | 3.66 | 46.15 |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28052 | |
|---|---|
| Bessemer City Middle School | Gaston |
| Southwest Middle School | Gaston |
| W P Grier Middle School | Gaston |
| William C Friday Middle School | Gaston |
| York Chester Middle School | Gaston |
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