| Official Zip Code Name | Gold Hill |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Rowan |
| Secondary County: | Cabarrus |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 2802 |
| Racial Majority: | White 97.13% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 94.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income | $44799 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $56590 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 27.3 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 617 - 817 ft. |
| Area | 43 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.51877900, -80.32241600 |
The current unemployment level in 28071 is 5.9% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.6% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28071 decreased to 2802 from 2941 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28071 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28071 public schools is White. 62.2% of students in 28071 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2949 | 97.13% | 2695 | +9% |
| Black Or African American | 47 | 1.55% | 24 | +96% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 1.32% | 39 | +3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 14 | -100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 4 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 26 | 0% | 26 | -100% |
| White | 94.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2802 | 2941 |
| Male Population | 50.60% | |
| Female Population | 49.40% | |
| Total Households | 1073 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 62.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $44799 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 54.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 34.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 11.00% |
| 28071 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 8 | Richard Hudson | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28138 - Rockwell |
| 28124 - Mount Pleasant |
| 28137 - Richfield |
| 28146 - Salisbury |
Zip Code 28071 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 28 | 30 | 38 | 45 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 66 | 59 | 47 | 38 | 31 | 47 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.12 | 3.63 | 4.48 | 3.37 | 4.01 | 4.15 | 4.26 | 3.78 | 4.01 | 3.71 | 3.26 | 3.33 | 46.11 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28071 | |
|---|---|
| East Rowan High School | Rowan |
| Mount Pleasant High School | Cabarrus |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28071 | |
|---|---|
| Charles C Erwin Middle School | Rowan |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | Cabarrus |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 28071 | |
|---|---|
| Morgan Elementary School | Rowan |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School | Cabarrus |
| Rockwell Elementary School | Rowan |
| Shive Elementary School | Rowan |