28077 ZIP Code — High Shoals, NC

Gaston County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28077 is located in High Shoals, North Carolina, within Gaston County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 704/980.

About ZIP code 28077

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $27,724. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 28077 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.

389

population

0.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28077 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28077

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City	Status
High Shoals	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	389
Population density	671 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	0.58 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	35.4037
Longitude	-81.2030
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	79.5%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

389

Population

671

People per sq mi

26.1

Median age

$27,724

Median household income

$14,642

Per capita income

$125,000

Median home value

$683

Median monthly rent

35.4%

Home ownership

37.8%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	162	41.6%
18 and over	227	58.4%
65 and over	50	12.9%
Median age	26.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.4%

Black or African American 12.6%

Asian 5.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Group	Count	%
White	301	77.4%
Black or African American	49	12.6%
Asian	21	5.4%
Two or more races	18	4.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.5%	46.6%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	30.5%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	19.2%	19.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	6.0%

Under $10k 17.0%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 32.0%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 2.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.0%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	32.0%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	2.7%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
Median income	$27,724

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%

$50k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 59.6%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,000
Median rent / month	$683
Owner occupied	35.4%
Renter occupied	64.6%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.1%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	23.2%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	15.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	70.0%
3 bedrooms	17.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.3%
1 vehicle	57.1%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.6%
Fuel oil	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	35.4%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	6	4.1%
Female householder, no spouse	87	59.2%
Households with children under 18	76	51.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	25.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	42.0%
Married	65.9%	35.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.2%
Divorced	0.0%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 59.5%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	16.1%
Kindergarten	2	1.8%
Elementary school	59	52.7%
High school	33	29.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 44.9%

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Other services 10.2%

Professional & management 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Retail trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.2%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	7.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	59.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 37.8%

Under 18 years 50.6%

18 and over 28.6%

Married-couple families 19.2%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.6%
Public insurance	70.7%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	334	85.9%
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)	389	100.0%
Born in same state	389	100.0%
Born in different state	324	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	119	30.6%
French	58	14.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28077

What city is ZIP code 28077 in?

ZIP code 28077 is primarily assigned to High Shoals, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28077 in?

ZIP code 28077 falls within Gaston County, North Carolina.

Is ZIP code 28077 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 28077 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 28077?

38% of residents in ZIP code 28077 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 28077 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 28077 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 28077?

5% 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 28077 in?

ZIP code 28077 observes the EST timezone.