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Dallas, NC · standard

ZIP Code 28034

Gaston County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,642
142/sq mi
$62,083
Median income
$257,200
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dallas pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
142
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 28034 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 28034 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dallas, Gaston County, North Carolina, home to 16,642 residents across 117.5 square miles, a density of 142 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 28034 reports a modest median household income of $62,083 (10% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $34,535. Poverty here runs at 9.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $257,200 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $900 monthly, and 74.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gaston County, so you can benchmark 28034 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 28034

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28034.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 28034, Dallas, 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

16,642

Population

117.5

Area (sq mi)

142

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 28034?

42.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 17.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$62,083

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$34,535

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 28034 ranks nationally

Dallas, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,083 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,254

Total Housing Units

7,674

Occupied Units

580

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$257,200

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.8%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 28034 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 159
2021 +17.7% 187
2022 +24.8% 234
2023 +1.0% 236
2024 +17.8% 278

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 279 business establishments in ZIP 28034, employing approximately 3,047 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,565,000.

279

Businesses

3,047

Employees

$133.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 14.7%
Construction 39 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 24 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 8.2%
Manufacturing 21 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 18 6.5%
Wholesale trade 17 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 4.7%
Finance and insurance 12 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.2%

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 28034 vs 28077 →

ZIP 28034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 28034 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 28034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 28034 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
28077 High Shoals, NC 482 3.7 mi
28054 Gastonia, NC 36,270 6.5 mi
28006 Alexis, NC 1,130 6.1 mi
28016 Bessemer City, NC 13,463 6.5 mi
28098 Lowell, NC 3,579 7.3 mi
28080 Iron Station, NC 7,299 7.9 mi
28164 Stanley, NC 14,085 8.5 mi
28052 Gastonia, NC 34,932 9.4 mi
28056 Gastonia, NC 31,418 9.9 mi
28101 Mc Adenville, NC 698 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gaston County

28054 standard
Gastonia, NC
Pop: 36,270
28052 standard
Gastonia, NC
Pop: 34,932
28056 standard
Gastonia, NC
Pop: 31,418
28012 standard
Belmont, NC
Pop: 20,048
28120 standard
Mount Holly, NC
Pop: 19,807
28164 standard
Stanley, NC
Pop: 14,085

Related Areas

Gaston County Dallas, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 28034 in? ▼
ZIP code 28034 (Dallas) 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 28034? ▼
ZIP code 28034 in Dallas, NC has a population of 16,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 28034? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 28034 is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 28034? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 28034 is $257,200, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 28034? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 28034 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 28034? ▼
ZIP code 28034 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 3,047 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 28034? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 28034 are: Retail trade (41), Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 28034? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 28034 increased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 28034? ▼
In ZIP code 28034, 48.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 28034? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 28034 is 26.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 28034? ▼
In ZIP code 28034, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28034? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 28034 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.