28101 ZIP Code — Mc Adenville, NC

Gaston County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28101 is located in Mc Adenville, North Carolina, within Gaston County. It covers approximately 0.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,048 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28101

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $324,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,792. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 28101 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,048

population

0.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Adenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28098 Lowell (1.5 mi) 28032 Cramerton (1.6 mi) 28056 Gastonia (2.7 mi) 28012 Belmont (3.4 mi) 28054 Gastonia (4 mi) 28120 Mount Holly (5.8 mi) 28214 Charlotte (7.2 mi) 28034 Dallas (8.8 mi) 28164 Stanley (9.1 mi) 28052 Gastonia (9.4 mi) 28278 Charlotte (9.5 mi) 28208 Charlotte (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,048
Population density	2,055 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.51 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	35.2568
Longitude	-81.0796
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	704/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	36.4%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,048

Population

2,055

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$94,792

Median household income

$46,205

Per capita income

$324,700

Median home value

$1,152

Median monthly rent

94.0%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

446

Housing units

58.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

134

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	23.8%
18 and over	799	76.2%
65 and over	157	15.0%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Black or African American 4.4%

Two or more races 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	986	94.1%
Black or African American	46	4.4%
Two or more races	14	1.3%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	36.4%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 18.8%

$50k–$75k 4.7%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 10.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	18.8%
$50k–$75k	4.7%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	10.2%
Median income	$94,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 59.2%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$324,700
Median rent / month	$1,152
Owner occupied	94.0%
Renter occupied	6.0%
Vacant	1.1%
Single-family detached	95.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	53.4%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	12.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.5%
Electricity	32.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	61	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	132	28.1%
Households with children under 18	157	33.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	30.3%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.9%	6.4%
Married	72.9%	61.3%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	25.8%
Divorced	13.9%	6.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 25.4%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 34.6%

Graduate / professional 23.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	58.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.9%
Kindergarten	4	1.8%
Elementary school	153	67.7%
High school	26	11.5%
College / grad school	32	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Professional & management 19.2%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Finance & real estate 14.4%

Retail trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Construction 4.4%

Information 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.2%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	46.5%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.5%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	985	94.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,008	96.2%
Born in same state	1,000	95.4%
Born in different state	683	65.2%
Foreign born	8	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	40	3.8%
Not a US citizen	26	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	175	16.7%
Arab	137	13.1%
Italian	121	11.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	1.8%
English	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.8%
Internet access	94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28101

What city is ZIP code 28101 in?

ZIP code 28101 is primarily assigned to Mc Adenville, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28101 in?

ZIP code 28101 falls within Gaston County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28101 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 28101 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28101?

58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28101?

The median home value in ZIP code 28101 is $324,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 28101?

ZIP code 28101 has an estimated population of 1,048 residents, with a density of 2,055 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 28101 in?

ZIP code 28101 observes the EST timezone.