| Official Zip Code Name | Mount Holly |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Gaston |
| Secondary County: | Mecklenburg |
| Area Code | 704 / 980 |
| Current Population: | 19807 |
| Racial Majority: | White 78.14% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 75.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.7% |
| Median Household Income | $54074 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $63420 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 27.4 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 600 - 732 ft. |
| Area | 33 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.33220700, -81.02600100 |
The current unemployment level in 28120 is 6.7% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.3% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28120 increased to 19807 from 15595 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28120 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28120 public schools is White. 48.5% of students in 28120 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15778 | 78.14% | 16293 | -3% |
| Black Or African American | 2881 | 14.27% | 2146 | +34% |
| Hispanic | 714 | 3.54% | 664 | +8% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 88 | 0.44% | 63 | +40% |
| Asian | 460 | 2.28% | 341 | +35% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 28 | 0.21% | 28 | +50% |
| Two Or More Races | 266 | 1.14% | 266 | -14% |
| White | 75.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 14.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19807 | 15595 |
| Male Population | 48.50% | |
| Female Population | 51.50% | |
| Total Households | 7708 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 48.5% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 75.0% |
| Median Household Income | $54074 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 44.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 41.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 14.00% |
| 28120 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 10 | Patrick McHenry | Republican |
| North Carolina District 9 | Dan Bishop | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28120 North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| 108 | John Torbett | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts | ||
| 28056 - Gastonia |
| 28078 - Huntersville |
| 28164 - Stanley |
| 28216 - Charlotte |
| 28012 - Belmont |
| 28214 - Charlotte |
| Mount Holly, NC |
| Stanley, NC |
| Belmont, NC |
Zip Code 28120 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 30 | 32 | 40 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 49 | 40 | 33 | 49 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 50 | 55 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 89 | 88 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 | 71 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.06 | 3.79 | 4.51 | 3.05 | 3.83 | 3.74 | 3.87 | 3.37 | 3.77 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.36 | 44.45 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 28120 | |
|---|---|
| Hopewell High School | Mecklenburg |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 28120 | |
|---|---|
| Coulwood Middle School | Mecklenburg |
| Mount Holly Middle School | Gaston |
| Stanley Middle School | Gaston |