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 High-density area
- $62,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $257,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dallas pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 28034 (Dallas, NC) rose +17.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.0 in 2023 to 278.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,535. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $257,200 (1% below the average North Carolina ZIP) and median rent is $900; 74.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Gaston County, so 28034 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 28034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dallas, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 28034.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
23 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 28034?
42.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
5.0%
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?
$62,083
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$34,535
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 28034 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Dallas, 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)
$62,083 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 749 North Carolina ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,254housing units
8,254
Total Housing Units
7,674
Occupied Units
580
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,200
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 28054
Gastonia (28054)
36,270 residents
- 28052
Gastonia (28052)
34,932 residents
- 28056
Gastonia (28056)
31,418 residents
- 28034
Dallas (28034)
16,642 residents
- 28164 14,085
Stanley (28164)
14,085 residents
- 28016 13,463
Bessemer City (28016)
13,463 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 28034 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 28034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 28101
Mc Adenville (28101)
$111,042 median income
- 28056
Gastonia (28056)
$90,427 median income
- 28164
Stanley (28164)
$79,728 median income
- 28080
Iron Station (28080)
$71,997 median income
- 28034
Dallas (28034)
$62,083 median income
- 28054
Gastonia (28054)
$61,035 median income
- 28016
Bessemer City (28016)
$57,147 median income
- 28098
Lowell (28098)
$53,000 median income
- 28006
Alexis (28006)
$51,932 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 28034, 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 (16,642 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 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.
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