28006 ZIP Code — Alexis, NC

Gaston County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28006 is located in Alexis, North Carolina, within Gaston County. It covers approximately 4.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,171. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 51% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 28006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,206

population

4.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28164 Stanley (2.9 mi) 28080 Iron Station (3.6 mi) 28034 Dallas (6.4 mi) 28120 Mount Holly (7 mi) 28037 Denver (7.7 mi) 28098 Lowell (9.3 mi) 28101 Mc Adenville (10.3 mi) 28092 Lincolnton (10.4 mi) 28054 Gastonia (10.5 mi) 28056 Gastonia (11.3 mi) 28214 Charlotte (11.5 mi) 28032 Cramerton (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,206
Population density	262 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	4.60 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.4051
Longitude	-81.0899
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	704/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,206

Population

262

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$48,171

Median household income

$27,451

Per capita income

$226,300

Median home value

$1,031

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

474

Housing units

10.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

145

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

113

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	262	21.7%
18 and over	944	78.3%
65 and over	385	31.9%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 2.7%

Asian 2%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,101	88.7%
Two or more races	37	3%
Hispanic or Latino	35	2.8%
Black or African American	34	2.7%
Asian	25	2%
Other race	9	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 41.5%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	41.5%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$48,171

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 32.2%

$300k–$500k 29.6%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,300
Median rent / month	$1,031
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.9%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	24.9%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	74.3%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	85.9%
Fuel oil	4.1%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	304	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	27	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	62	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	89	18.5%
Households with children under 18	141	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	54.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	5.8%
Married	74.6%	79.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	2.8%	0.6%
Divorced	9.5%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 33.2%

Some college, no degree 36.1%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	17.9%
Kindergarten	19	10.3%
Elementary school	92	50.0%
High school	19	10.3%
College / grad school	21	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Retail trade 15.8%

Professional & management 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Other services 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Construction 3.5%

Public administration 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.3%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.4%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.8%
Retirement income	13.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	69.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	19.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,092	90.5%
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)	1,188	98.5%
Born in same state	1,139	94.4%
Born in different state	832	69.0%
Foreign born	49	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.5%
Not a US citizen	5	27.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	440	36.5%
French	98	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	6.8%
German	78	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28006

What city is ZIP code 28006 in?

ZIP code 28006 is primarily assigned to Alexis, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28006 in?

ZIP code 28006 falls within Gaston County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28006 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 28006 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 28006 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 28006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 28006 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 28006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28006?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 28006 in?

ZIP code 28006 observes the EST timezone.