Zip code 28077: High Shoals, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 28077?

28077 is assigned to High Shoals, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 28077 in?

28077 is in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 28077?

About 258 people live in 28077, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 28077?

The median household income in 28077 is $31,366.

Q: What zip codes are near 28077?

The closest zip codes to 28077 are 28034, 28093, 28092, 28006, 28080.

Residential delivery areaGaston CountyEastern Time

Population

258

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$313K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$845/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.6 sq mi

442 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 28077

28077 is a small-town zip code in High Shoals, North Carolina (Gaston County), covering 0.6 sq mi of land. About 258 people live here, or 442 per square mile. The median resident is 30.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $31,366 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 43.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $312,500, or 10.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 18% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $845 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; cleaning and personal care; and transportation and moving goods.

How 28077 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 258 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate43.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%17th of 788 in NC
Residents under 1838%
99th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%9th of 802 in NC
Housing vacancy29.9%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%107th of 789 in NC
Uninsured rate15.9%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%101st of 797 in NC
Diversity index48.3
49th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4366th of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents9.3%
48th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%148th of 802 in NC
Median home value$312,500
46th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,900206th of 757 in NC
Population density442/sq mi
31st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi222nd of 802 in NC
Broadband access86.1%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%451st of 788 in NC
Median gross rent$845
9th
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228466th of 688 in NC
Residents 65 and older8.9%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%750th of 802 in NC
Median age30.4
4th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1746th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$29,740
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279747th of 788 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher9%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%751st of 799 in NC
Homeownership rate17.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%781st of 788 in NC
Veterans1.3%
2nd
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%764th of 801 in NC
Rent-burdened renters18.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%693rd of 760 in NC
Population258
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404766th of 802 in NC
Median household income$31,366
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,388740th of 748 in NC
Per capita income$13,614
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NC $41,385780th of 799 in NC
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%779th of 799 in NC
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%760th of 799 in NC
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%708th of 798 in NC
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%780th of 798 in NC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%784th of 798 in NC
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%790th of 798 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.281
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477770th of 781 in NC

Measure	28077	Gaston	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Poverty rateWeakness	43.8%	13.5%	13%	12.5%	99th	17th of 788
Residents under 18	38%	22.4%	21.8%	22%	99th	9th of 802
Housing vacancy	29.9%	8%	12.5%	10.1%	98th	107th of 789
Uninsured rateWeakness	15.9%	10.7%	9.9%	8.4%	90th	101st of 797
Diversity index	48.3	51.8	58.4	61.4	49th	366th of 802
Foreign-born residents	9.3%	6.4%	9.1%	14.1%	48th	148th of 802
Median home value	$312,500	$266,000	$288,900	$332,700	46th	206th of 757
Population density	442/sq mi	660/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	31st	222nd of 802
Broadband accessWeakness	86.1%	89%	90.1%	91%	15th	451st of 788
Median gross rent	$845	$1,153	$1,228	$1,413	9th	466th of 688
Residents 65 and older	8.9%	16.5%	17.2%	17.2%	5th	750th of 802
Median age	30.4	39.1	39.1	38.9	4th	746th of 802
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$29,740	$46,140	$46,279	$49,666	3rd	747th of 788
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9%	26.5%	35.7%	35.7%	2nd	751st of 799
Homeownership rateWeakness	17.8%	66.8%	66.6%	65.2%	2nd	781st of 788
Veterans	1.3%	6.7%	7.4%	6.2%	2nd	764th of 801
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18.3%	50.6%	48.9%	51.1%	2nd	693rd of 760
Population	258	234,881	10,730,404	334,922,499	1st	766th of 802
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,366	$67,478	$72,388	$80,734	1st	740th of 748
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,614	$37,058	$41,385	$44,673	1st	780th of 799
Work from home	0%	12.4%	16.3%	15.1%	1st	779th of 799
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	760th of 799
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	3.9%	3.8%	1st	708th of 798
Healthcare workers	0%	9.1%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	780th of 798
Self-employed workers	0%	8.2%	9.8%	10%	1st	784th of 798
Government workers	0%	10.7%	13.8%	14.5%	1st	790th of 798
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.281	0.468	0.477	0.483	1st	770th of 781

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

12%

Under 5

26%

5–17

10%

18–24

15%

25–34

19%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.4

Under 18

38%

65 and over

8.9%

Race and ethnicity

White67%
Black24%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial9%

Diversity index

48.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

12%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 101
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 82.2%
Married couples: 53.5%
Living alone: 17.8%
Veterans (of adults): 1.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

14%

$25–50k

63%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

28077

$31,366

Gaston Co.

$67,478

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,614

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

43.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.281

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

28077

$312,500

Gaston Co.

$266,000

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

28077

$845

Gaston Co.

$1,153

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

61%

2–4 units

5–19 units

31%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 144
Owner-occupied: 17.8%
Vacant: 29.9%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 18.3%
Home value to income: 10.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

41%

10–19

41%

20–29

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

63%

Cleaning and personal care

19%

Transportation and moving

19%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

63%

Admin, support and management

19%

Other services

19%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$29,740

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	28077	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,167	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

41%

Some college

38%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 97%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9%
Graduate or professional degree: 9%
Households with broadband: 86.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 86.1%
No internet access: 13.9%
Without health insurance: 15.9%
Limited-English households: 11.9%

Geography

City (USPS): High Shoals
State: North Carolina
County: Gaston County
Center point: 35.4048° N, 81.2028° W
Land area: 0.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

High Shoals100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 28077

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
28034	Dallas, NC	3.8 mi	18,979	$62,083	$257,200
28093	Lincolnton, NC · PO box	5.9 mi	—	—	—
28092	Lincolnton, NC	6.1 mi	40,350	$60,984	$245,300
28006	Alexis, NC	6.2 mi	1,518	$51,932	$234,600
28080	Iron Station, NC	6.5 mi	7,606	$71,997	$268,500
28033	Crouse, NC	7.1 mi	3,481	$78,458	$224,000
28016	Bessemer City, NC	7.7 mi	13,109	$57,147	$222,700
28055	Gastonia, NC · PO box	8.4 mi	—	—	—
28053	Gastonia, NC · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
28164	Stanley, NC	9.4 mi	16,874	$79,728	$310,300
28054	Gastonia, NC	10 mi	41,707	$61,035	$245,100
28098	Lowell, NC	11 mi	3,851	$53,000	$201,500

Questions about 28077

What city is zip code 28077?

28077 is assigned to High Shoals, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 28077 in?

28077 is in Gaston County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 28077?

About 258 people live in 28077, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 28077 in?

28077 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 28077?

The median household income in 28077 is $31,366.

What zip codes are near 28077?

The closest zip codes to 28077 are 28034, 28093, 28092, 28006, 28080.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28077, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.