Alexis, NC · standard
ZIP Code 28006
Gaston County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,130
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,932
- Median income Below-median income area
- $234,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alexis pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28006 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 28006 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexis, Gaston County, North Carolina, home to just 1,130 residents across 13.9 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 28006 reports a modest median household income of $51,932 (25% below the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,862. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $234,600 (10% below the average North Carolina ZIP); 92.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gaston County, so 28006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 28006, Alexis, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,130
Population
13.9
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 28006?
33.7
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$51,932
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$25,862
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 28006 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Alexis, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,932 21st percentile higher than 21% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more North Carolina ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
625housing units
625
Total Housing Units
596
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,600
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 28006, employing approximately 89 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,274,000.
17
Businesses
89
Employees
$4.3M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 17.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 28006 vs 28080 →
ZIP 28006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28054
Gastonia (28054)
36,270 residents
- 28214
Charlotte (28214)
34,721 residents
- 28120
Mount Holly (28120)
19,807 residents
- 28037
Denver (28037)
18,287 residents
- 28034
Dallas (28034)
16,642 residents
- 28164 14,085
Stanley (28164)
14,085 residents
- 28080 7,299
Iron Station (28080)
7,299 residents
- 28098 3,579
Lowell (28098)
3,579 residents
- 28006 1,130
Alexis (28006)
1,130 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28006 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28037
Denver (28037)
$111,703 median income
- 28101
Mc Adenville (28101)
$111,042 median income
- 28214
Charlotte (28214)
$86,447 median income
- 28164
Stanley (28164)
$79,728 median income
- 28120
Mount Holly (28120)
$78,231 median income
- 28080
Iron Station (28080)
$71,997 median income
- 28034
Dallas (28034)
$62,083 median income
- 28054
Gastonia (28054)
$61,035 median income
- 28098
Lowell (28098)
$53,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 28006 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28080 | Iron Station, NC | 7,299 | 3.3 mi |
| 28164 | Stanley, NC | 14,085 | 3.4 mi |
| 28077 | High Shoals, NC | 482 | 6.1 mi |
| 28098 | Lowell, NC | 3,579 | 9.4 mi |
| 28034 | Dallas, NC | 16,642 | 6.1 mi |
| 28120 | Mount Holly, NC | 19,807 | 6.5 mi |
| 28101 | Mc Adenville, NC | 698 | 10.3 mi |
| 28037 | Denver, NC | 18,287 | 8.2 mi |
| 28054 | Gastonia, NC | 36,270 | 10.4 mi |
| 28214 | Charlotte, NC | 34,721 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28006, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,130 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 28006 in?
ZIP code 28006 (Alexis) is located in Gaston County, North Carolina. Gaston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gaston-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 28006?
ZIP code 28006 in Alexis, NC has a population of 1,130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28006?
The median household income in ZIP 28006 is $51,932, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28006?
The median home value in ZIP 28006 is $234,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 28006 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28006?
ZIP code 28006 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 89 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28006?
In ZIP code 28006, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28006?
In ZIP code 28006, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28006 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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