ZIP code 28052
Where is ZIP code 28052?
Gastonia, North Carolina
Gaston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28052 belongs to Gastonia, North Carolina in Gaston County. 28052 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 36,272 people live in the 28052 area, where the median household income is $49,643. The closest ZIP codes are 28053 (Gastonia, 2.1 mi north), 28055 (Gastonia, 3.2 mi northeast) and 28016 (Bessemer City, 4.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28052 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gastonia |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Gaston County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 803, 839, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.2449, -81.2194 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 280 |
Population and income in 28052
| Population | 36,272 · higher than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 876 · higher than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.7 years · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $49,643 · lower than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,574 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $187,500 · lower than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,071 a month |
| Housing units | 15,288 |
| Households | 13,379 (2.66 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 45% |
| Land area | 41.41 sq mi (plus 0.21 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28052. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28052
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28053 | Gastonia, NC | 2.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28055 | Gastonia, NC | 3.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28016 | Bessemer City, NC | 4.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28054 | Gastonia, NC | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28056 | Gastonia, NC | 5.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28034 | Dallas, NC | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 29703 | Bowling Green, SC | 6.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28098 | Lowell, NC | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28032 | Cramerton, NC | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28101 | Mc Adenville, NC | 7.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28086 | Kings Mountain, NC | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
| 29710 | Clover, SC | 9.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28052 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28052
123 MAIN ST
GASTONIA NC 28052
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Boogertown, Crowders, Groves, Pinkney and Ridge and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28052-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28052?
- 28052 is a Gastonia, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28052 in?
- ZIP code 28052 is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28052 in?
- 28052 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28052?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28052 use area codes 704, 803, 839 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28052?
- About 36,272 people live in ZIP code 28052, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28052?
- The median household income in 28052 is $49,643 a year, lower than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28052?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28052 are 28053 (Gastonia, 2.1 miles), 28055 (Gastonia, 3.2 miles), 28016 (Bessemer City, 4.7 miles) and 28054 (Gastonia, 4.9 miles).