ZIP code 28042
Where is ZIP code 28042?
Fallston, North Carolina
Cleveland County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28042 belongs to Fallston, North Carolina in Cleveland County. 28042 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Fallston post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704 and 980. About 299 people live in the 28042 area, where the median household income is $20,833. The closest ZIP codes are 28090 (Lawndale, 2.1 mi northwest), 28169 (Waco, 6.2 mi southeast) and 28168 (Vale, 6.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28042 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fallston |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cleveland County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.429, -81.5015 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 280 |
Population and income in 28042
| Population | 299 · lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 593 · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.7 years · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $20,833 · lower than 100% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,451 |
| Below the poverty line | 59% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $732 a month |
| Housing units | 105 |
| Households | 94 (3.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 45% / 55% |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28090 | Lawndale, NC | 2.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28169 | Waco, NC | 6.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28168 | Vale, NC | 6.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28136 | Polkville, NC | 7.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28150 | Shelby, NC | 8.7 mi S | Standard |
| 28021 | Cherryville, NC | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28020 | Casar, NC | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 28151 | Shelby, NC | 9.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28033 | Crouse, NC | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28152 | Shelby, NC | 11.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28089 | Lattimore, NC | 11.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28086 | Kings Mountain, NC | 14 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28042
PO BOX 123
FALLSTON NC 28042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28042?
- 28042 is a Fallston, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28042 in?
- ZIP code 28042 is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28042 in?
- 28042 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28042 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28042?
- About 299 people live in ZIP code 28042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28042?
- The median household income in 28042 is $20,833 a year, lower than 100% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 28042 for a street address?
- No. 28042 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Fallston use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28042 are 28090 (Lawndale, 2.1 miles), 28169 (Waco, 6.2 miles), 28168 (Vale, 6.7 miles) and 28136 (Polkville, 7.6 miles).