| City: | Fallston, North Carolina |
| County: | Cleveland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:45 PM |
| Population: | 111 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 704 / 980 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.4288, -81.5019 |
| Land Area: | 0.504 sq mi |
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Only one street appears in the delivery records: East Stagecoach Trail. That single route confirms what the numbers suggest—this ZIP doesn't exist to serve a residential neighborhood. The facility operates primarily as a box distribution center, with just enough street delivery infrastructure to handle the post office building itself and perhaps a few surrounding properties.
The demographics reflect a tight-knit rural community. The median age of 39.3 sits close to North Carolina's statewide average. With 109 of 111 residents identifying as white and only 10 Hispanic residents, Fallston doesn't show the high Hispanic percentages typical of true border communities. The classification as a border hub seems driven entirely by the adoption rate metric rather than cross-border service patterns.
Housing values remain modest at $91,300 median, well below state averages. The 103 owner-occupied units vastly outnumber the 12 renter-occupied homes, suggesting stable long-term residents rather than transient populations. With 23.8% of households receiving Food Stamp/SNAP benefits and a median household income of $15,277, this area serves working-class families rather than wealthy retirees or second-home owners.
The single street name—East Stagecoach Trail—evokes the area's historical rural character. With only one delivery route in the entire ZIP code, this confirms Fallston operates as a PO Box distribution hub rather than a traditional residential mail service area.
ZIP Code 28042 has 111 residents and 61 households (average 1.82 persons per household). The median age is 39.3 years, about the same as the state (39.4) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.9% male and 44.1% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.5%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.2%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 111Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 299Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 220.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $20,833Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 61Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 349 | 337 | 306 | 299 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 111 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.3
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 37.5
| 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 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| White: | 109 | 99.09% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.91% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 62 | 55.86% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 49 | 44.14% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 111 | 100% | 39.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 298 | 99.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.33% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.33% |
| Total Population: | 299 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 298 | 99.67% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.33% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $20,833, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,833. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $36,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $36,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,833 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,643 | $62,639 | $50,313 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,375 | $41,875 | $35,000 | $36,250 |
| Employed: | 88 | 42.93% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 117 | 57.07% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 29.55% |
| Service: | 26 | 29.55% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 2.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 7.95% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 30.68% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $732, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $732. Of occupied housing, owners make up 44.68% (61.90% with a mortgage, 38.10% free-and-clear) and renters 55.32% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.48%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $91,300 | $114,800 | $91,300 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 28 | 53.85% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 24 | 46.15% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $637 | $688 | $728 | $732 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 26 | 27.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 16 | 17.02% |
| Renter Occupied: | 52 | 55.32% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 94 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 94 | 89.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 10.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 69 | 65.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 27 | 25.71% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 8.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 105 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 75.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 16.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 11.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 52.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 45.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 45.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.50%). College enrollment is 25.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 55 | 27.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 69 | 34.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 59 | 29.80% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 4.55% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 3.03% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 198 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 143 | 72.22% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 3.03% |
| Private Insurance: | 50 | 16.13% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 10.97% |
| No Insurance: | 226 | 72.90% |
| Total: | 310 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 84 | 27.10% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 30.6% | 33.3% | 45.2% | 52.8% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 37.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 37.50% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 75.00% |
ZIP Code 28042 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 95 people with an annual payroll of $2,701,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 355Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $626,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,701,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 95Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28042 is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina, within the Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43140) and North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 98,078 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 28042. It covers 0.504 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Shelby-Kings Mountain, NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 98,078Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.504 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2575.16 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3722720Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fallston town; North CarolinaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 28042 is in the Cleveland County Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.