28034 ZIP Code — Dallas, NC

Gaston County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28034 is located in Dallas, North Carolina, within Gaston County. It covers approximately 45.65 square miles and serves a population of 19,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28034

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $201,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $57,496. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28034 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,063

population

45.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28034 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28034

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28034. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dallas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28016 Bessemer City (6.1 mi) 28006 Alexis (6.4 mi) 28054 Gastonia (6.5 mi) 28098 Lowell (7.3 mi) 28056 Gastonia (8.1 mi) 28164 Stanley (8.2 mi) 28080 Iron Station (8.3 mi) 28101 Mc Adenville (8.8 mi) 28052 Gastonia (9.1 mi) 28120 Mount Holly (9.6 mi) 28092 Lincolnton (9.7 mi) 28033 Crouse (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,063
Population density	418 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	45.65 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	35.3516
Longitude	-81.1837
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	46.9%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

19,063

Population

418

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$57,496

Median household income

$28,883

Per capita income

$201,400

Median home value

$832

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

5,925

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

464

Under 5

533

582

5–9

670

447

10–14

515

556

15–19

640

431

20–24

496

1,055

25–34

1,213

1,366

35–44

1,572

1,239

45–54

1,425

755

55–59

868

582

60–64

669

804

65–74

926

510

75–84

586

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,046	21.2%
18 and over	15,017	78.8%
65 and over	2,985	15.7%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.4%

Black or African American 16%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 2.3%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	14,018	70.4%
Black or African American	3,195	16%
Two or more races	1,025	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	852	4.3%
Other race	454	2.3%
Asian	223	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	148	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.9%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	3.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$57,496

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.8%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$201,400
Median rent / month	$832
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.1%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	20.9%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	29.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.3%
Electricity	65.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,557	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	559	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	942	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,403	32.2%
Households with children under 18	2,211	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,285	30.6%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	27.1%
Married	54.3%	44.6%
Separated	3.9%	3.4%
Widowed	4.9%	12.3%
Divorced	9.4%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	224	6.1%
Kindergarten	240	6.5%
Elementary school	1,679	45.5%
High school	975	26.4%
College / grad school	570	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Retail trade 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Construction 8.3%

Professional & management 7.3%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 1.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 14.0%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 14.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	999	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,066	94.8%
Spanish	479	2.7%
Other Indo-European	401	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	68	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,844	93.6%
Born in same state	17,777	93.3%
Born in different state	13,608	71.4%
Foreign born	67	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	1,219	6.4%
Not a US citizen	380	31.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,779	19.8%
Italian	1,498	7.9%
French	1,381	7.2%
English	116	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	50	0.3%
Irish	43	0.2%
German	18	0.1%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28034

What city is ZIP code 28034 in?

ZIP code 28034 is primarily assigned to Dallas, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28034 in?

ZIP code 28034 falls within Gaston County, North Carolina.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28034?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 28034 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 28034 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 28034?

ZIP code 28034 has an estimated population of 19,063 residents, with a density of 418 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28034?

The median home value in ZIP code 28034 is $201,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 28034 in?

ZIP code 28034 observes the EST timezone.