Lowell, NC ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
27330	Standard	39,489	91.08%	Buffalo Lake,Carbonton,Colon,Haw Branch,Jonesboro Heights,Osgood,Pine View,Shallowell,Swan Station,Tramway,White Hill
28098	Standard	3,868	8.92%

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Population & Demographics

Lowell, NC has 45,219 residents, with an average household size of 2.2. The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (8.7%) and 35-39 (10.1%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 15.9%. Those born outside the United States make up 9.6% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	3,868
Total Households:	1,574
Total Housing Units:	18,300
Average Household Size:	2.53
Average Family Size:	3.07

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	3,654
Total Households:	1,501
Total Housing Units:	1,598
Average Household Size:	2.43
Average Family Size:	3.17

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	41,878	42,683	43,547	42,895	43,069	44,051	43,122	42,908	43,753	42,632	43,699	44,230	45,219
Decennial Census	41,526	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	43,357	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.1

Male Median Age: 37.2

Female Median Age: 41.0

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,355	1,410	1,515	1,489	1,335	1,399	1,434	1,352	1,320	1,298	1,373	1,460	1,318	1,140	855	574	306	255
Female	1,252	1,387	1,561	1,335	1,201	1,468	1,469	1,412	1,362	1,373	1,401	1,543	1,416	1,204	996	803	493	493
Total	2,607	2,797	3,076	2,824	2,536	2,867	2,903	2,764	2,682	2,671	2,774	3,003	2,734	2,344	1,851	1,377	799	748

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	2,831	72.20%
Black:	430	10.97%
Hispanic:*	350	8.93%
Asian:	86	2.19%
American Indian:	16	0.41%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	208	5.30%
Total:	3,921	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	1,861	48.11%	37.2 years
Females:	2,007	51.89%	41.0 years
Total:	3,868	100%	39.1 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	1,769	48.41%	37.8 years
Females:	1,885	51.59%	42.2 years
Total:	3,654	100%	40.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	39,275	86.86%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,491	3.30%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,022	2.26%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	3,431	9.85%
Total Population:	45,219	100%
Total Native Population:	40,766	90.15%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,453	9.85%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Lowell, NC have an average household income of $56,302 (lower than the State by 19.5%, and much lower than the Nation by 28.3%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($76,712 vs $34,561). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$42,513	$44,990	$44,628	$43,750	$44,443	$46,372	$48,723	$49,975	$52,520	$47,216	$50,670	$58,280	$56,302
Median Family Income	$52,242	$55,147	$56,239	$58,732	$57,884	$59,881	$59,337	$58,048	$66,129	$67,330	$74,035	$77,167	$76,712
Median NonFamily Income	$30,097	$28,799	$26,733	$26,461	$28,723	$24,761	$28,604	$30,564	$29,651	$28,882	$31,391	$33,700	$34,561
Median Male Income	$38,825	$39,972	$41,898	$38,059	$37,099	$39,302	$41,835	$39,313	$40,039	$45,584	$48,460	$49,154	$51,969
Median Female Income	$29,320	$29,854	$31,044	$33,178	$31,719	$33,367	$33,553	$37,900	$40,057	$35,406	$38,210	$40,126	$40,766

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

Employment status for all ZIPs in Lowell, NC: employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force. Chart loads automatically and replaces this content. Load Chart Manually (if needed)

Employed:	21,028	59.93%
Unemployed:	653	1.86%
Not In Labor Force:	13,404	38.20%
Total:	35,085	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,906	32.84%
Service:	3,211	15.27%
Sales and Office:	4,121	19.60%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,090	9.94%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,700	22.35%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	21,028	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Lowell, NC, the median home value is $153,300 - much lower than the State by 40.9%, and up $33,800 (28.3%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,152 per month - about the same as the State as the State by 0.9%, and up $221 (23.7%) since 2020. Most renters in Lowell pay under $1,000 (47.3%). About 47.3% pay under $1,000 and 12.9% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.0% (71.8% have a mortgage) and renters make up 27.0% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$113,500	$112,700	$111,900	$119,700	$116,100	$122,600	$123,400	$119,900	$118,800	$119,500	$124,500	$152,900	$153,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	500	7.74%
$500 to $999:	2,758	42.69%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,221	34.38%
$1,500 to $1,999:	341	5.28%
$2,000 to $2,499:	98	1.52%
$2,500 to $2,999:	127	1.97%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	416	6.44%
Total:	6,461	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$643	$640	$682	$694	$672	$672	$678	$724	$842	$931	$1,020	$1,139	$1,152

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,069	41.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,616	21.09%
Renter Occupied:	6,461	37.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	17,146	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	17,146	91.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,565	8.36%
Total Housing Units:	18,711	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

16.9% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (34.7%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 84.3%, which is below the state rate (89.7%). The share of people in poverty is 15.6%, which is above the state rate (9.4%) and above the national rate (8.7%), up 3.5 percentage points since 2011 and up 2.4 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,715	5.78%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,736	9.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,383	24.87%
Some college, no degree:	6,889	23.21%
Associate's degree:	4,248	14.31%
Bachelor's degree:	4,855	16.36%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,859	6.26%
Total:	29,685	100%
High school graduate or higher:	25,234	85.01%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,714	22.62%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	26,915	54.69%
Public Insurance:	16,691	33.91%
No Insurance:	5,611	11.40%
Total:	49,217	100%
Has Health Insurance:	43,606	88.60%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.1%	10.2%	7.8%	9.5%	9.1%	10.7%	15.0%	15.6%	13.2%	19.0%	19.6%	16.3%	15.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	534	4.66%
Kindergarten:	356	3.10%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,606	48.88%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,448	21.34%
College or graduate school:	2,525	22.02%
Total:	11,469	100%
Early Childhood:	890	7.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,410	73.33%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	27330 & 28098 [See All]
County:	Gaston County, NC
Area Codes:	704,980
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	3,654 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC [Learn More]
Coordinates:	35.2729, -81.0995
Land Area:	214.34 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/nc-lowell.asp

Native, born in the United States:	3,323	89.54%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	31	0.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	117	3.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	240	9.62%
Total Population:	3,711	100%
Total Native Population:	3,354	90.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:	357	9.62%

Management, business, science, and arts:	654	34.92%
Service:	170	9.08%
Sales and Office:	456	24.35%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	251	13.40%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	342	18.26%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,873	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	872	52.37%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	343	20.60%
Renter Occupied:	450	27.03%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,665	100%

Private Insurance:	2,126	52.94%
Public Insurance:	1,471	36.63%
No Insurance:	419	10.43%
Total:	4,016	100%
Has Health Insurance:	3,597	89.57%

All ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics of Lowell, NC

27330 & 28098 are the only ZIP Codes for Lowell, NC

Lowell, NC has 2 ZIP Codes

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Lowell, NC

Sources & References

White:	2,645	71.74%
Black:	434	11.77%
Hispanic:*	324	8.79%
Asian:	80	2.17%
American Indian:	13	0.35%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	191	5.18%
Total:	3,687	100%

Employed:	1,873	61.33%
Unemployed:	60	1.96%
Not In Labor Force:	1,121	36.71%
Total:	3,054	100%

Less than $500:	9	2.00%
$500 to $999:	193	42.89%
$1,000 to $1,499:	82	18.22%
$1,500 to $1,999:	88	19.56%
$2,000 to $2,499:	55	12.22%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	23	5.11%
Total:	450	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,665	97.37%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	45	2.63%
Total Housing Units:	1,710	100%

Less than 9th grade:	86	3.14%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	345	12.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	747	27.26%
Some college, no degree:	797	29.09%
Associate's degree:	302	11.02%
Bachelor's degree:	337	12.30%
Graduate or professional degree:	126	4.60%
Total:	2,740	100%
High school graduate or higher:	2,309	84.27%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	463	16.90%

Nursery School, Preschool:	9	1.34%
Kindergarten:	6	0.89%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	345	51.34%
High school (grades 9-12):	226	33.63%
College or graduate school:	86	12.80%
Total:	672	100%
Early Childhood:	15	2.23%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	577	85.86%

# Residential Mailboxes:	1,699Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	86Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,889Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,462Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	76Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$9,013,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$43,233,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	854Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	2,712,818Source: Census
MSA:	Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	214.34 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.944 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,06,12,14Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	39480Source: Census
Place Name:	Lowell city; North CarolinaSource: Census