28042 ZIP Code — Fallston, NC

Cleveland County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28042 is located in Fallston, North Carolina, within Cleveland County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 337 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28042

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

62% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 28042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

337

population

0.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fallston	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	337
Population density	674 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	0.50 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.4288
Longitude	-81.5019
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	704/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

337

Population

674

People per sq mi

32.9

Median age

Median household income

$16,757

Per capita income

$114,800

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

50.5%

Home ownership

53.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	108	32.0%
18 and over	229	68.0%
65 and over	52	15.4%
Median age	32.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Black or African American 2.7%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	326	96.7%
Black or African American	9	2.7%
Two or more races	2	0.6%

Household income

Under $10k 18.1%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 32.4%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.1%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	32.4%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 32.1%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,800
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	50.5%
Renter occupied	49.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	75.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.2%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	41.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	2.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	51.4%
2 vehicles	18.1%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	81.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	33.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	32.4%
Female householder, no spouse	36	34.3%
Households with children under 18	34	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	29.5%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.0%	33.3%
Married	73.6%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	14.9%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	17.4%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 25.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.9%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	68.2%
High school	6	27.3%
College / grad school	1	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.0%

Manufacturing 23.3%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	45.3%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 53.1%

Under 18 years 78.7%

18 and over 41.0%

Married-couple families 54.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.3%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	21	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	26.1%
Public insurance	18.4%
No insurance	62.3%
Uninsured under 19	76.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	246	73.0%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	336	99.7%
Born in same state	336	99.7%
Born in different state	213	63.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	72	21.4%
French	14	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	2.4%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28042

What city is ZIP code 28042 in?

ZIP code 28042 is primarily assigned to Fallston, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28042 in?

ZIP code 28042 falls within Cleveland County, North Carolina.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28042?

53% of residents in ZIP code 28042 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 28042 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 28042 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28042?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28042?

The median home value in ZIP code 28042 is $114,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 28042 in?

ZIP code 28042 observes the EST timezone.