ZIP code 28012
Where is ZIP code 28012?
Belmont, North Carolina
Gaston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28012 belongs to Belmont, North Carolina in Gaston County. 28012 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704, 803, 839 and 980. About 26,556 people live in the 28012 area, where the median household income is $83,391. The closest ZIP codes are 28101 (Mc Adenville, 2.2 mi northwest), 28032 (Cramerton, 2.2 mi west) and 28098 (Lowell, 3.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Belmont |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Gaston County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 803, 839, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.244, -81.044 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 280 |
Population and income in 28012
| Population | 26,556 · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 974 · higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.2 years · lower than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $83,391 · higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $54,108 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 46% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $374,100 · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,383 a month |
| Housing units | 11,810 |
| Households | 11,141 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 27.25 sq mi (plus 3.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28012. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28012
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28101 | Mc Adenville, NC | 2.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 28032 | Cramerton, NC | 2.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28098 | Lowell, NC | 3.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28120 | Mount Holly, NC | 4.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28056 | Gastonia, NC | 4.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28054 | Gastonia, NC | 5 mi W | Standard |
| 28214 | Charlotte, NC | 5.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28278 | Charlotte, NC | 5.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 28164 | Stanley, NC | 8 mi N | Standard |
| 28208 | Charlotte, NC | 8.3 mi E | Standard |
| 28055 | Gastonia, NC | 8.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28217 | Charlotte, NC | 9.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28012 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28012
123 MAIN ST
BELMONT NC 28012
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Catawba Heights: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28012-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28012?
- 28012 is a Belmont, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28012 in?
- ZIP code 28012 is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28012 in?
- 28012 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28012?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28012 use area codes 704, 803, 839 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28012?
- About 26,556 people live in ZIP code 28012, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28012?
- The median household income in 28012 is $83,391 a year, higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28012?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28012 are 28101 (Mc Adenville, 2.2 miles), 28032 (Cramerton, 2.2 miles), 28098 (Lowell, 3.3 miles) and 28120 (Mount Holly, 4.8 miles).