| City: | High Shoals, North Carolina |
| County: | Gaston County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:56 PM |
| Population: | 362 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 704 / 980 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.4037, -81.2030 |
| Land Area: | 0.584 sq mi |
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High Shoals is a small community in Gaston County, North Carolina, where 362 residents rely on PO Box delivery. The post office maintains 209 PO Boxes for a population spread across just 0.32 square miles. This gives High Shoals a PO Box adoption rate of 1.47, meaning the post office serves customers beyond the immediate area. Some residents from nearby communities without carrier delivery also use this location.
The community includes limited street delivery on just four streets: N Lincoln Street, River Street, N Glencent Street, and N Clencent Street. There's a mix of city routes and one rural route serving the area. The 142 occupied households here have a median income of $30,882 and a median home value of $130,700. High Shoals doesn't have many commercial establishments—just seven businesses employ 37 people. Most working residents commute elsewhere, with nobody reporting work-from-home employment in recent census data.
The four streets represent minimal street delivery infrastructure in this small community. N Glencent and N Clencent appear to be similar street names that may reflect local naming patterns or historical variations. River Street likely references a nearby waterway, typical for Piedmont mill communities.
ZIP Code 28077 has 362 residents and 142 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 37.4 years, slightly younger than the state (39.4) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.3%, much higher than the state average of 62.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.7%, much lower than the state average of 20.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 362Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 258Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 619.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,366Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 142Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $312,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 273 | 291 | 385 | 382 | 427 | 505 | 507 | 464 | 467 | 552 | 452 | 389 | 297 | 258 |
| Decennial Census | 482 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 362 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.4
Male Median Age: 37.3
Female Median Age: 38
| 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 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Female | 14 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 36 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 3 |
| White: | 298 | 86.13% |
| Black: | 28 | 8.09% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 4.34% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.29% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 1.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 346 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 174 | 48.07% | 37.3 years |
| Females: | 188 | 51.93% | 38.0 years |
| Total: | 362 | 100% | 37.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 234 | 90.70% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 24 | 9.30% |
| Total Population: | 258 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 234 | 90.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 24 | 9.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,366, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $4,022 (14.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,416. Family households earn a median of $31,036 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,036). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 34.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (81.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,344 | $28,542 | $19,167 | $19,444 | $23,295 | $22,708 | $22,292 | $24,063 | $18,950 | $19,783 | $22,639 | $27,724 | $30,882 | $31,366 |
| Median Family Income | $41,250 | $43,958 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $31,875 | $24,722 | $0 | $26,500 | $25,156 | $25,556 | $25,333 | $28,365 | $31,471 | $31,036 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,625 | $15,313 | $9,022 | $8,917 | $0 | $0 | $17,679 | $19,107 | $14,643 | $13,929 | $17,708 | $13,571 | $18,750 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,053 | $31,250 | $25,357 | $30,729 | $32,375 | $41,375 | $43,516 | $43,977 | $52,917 | $48,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $16,705 | $16,792 | $23,021 | $24,643 | $24,464 | $24,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 59 | 34.50% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 112 | 65.50% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 11 | 18.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 48 | 81.36% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 59 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $312,500, which is slightly above the national median ($303,400), is up $239,700 (329.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $245,000. The median gross rent is $845, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $532 (169.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $223. Of occupied housing, owners make up 17.82% (44.44% with a mortgage, 55.56% free-and-clear) and renters 82.18% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.86%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,800 | $80,900 | $76,800 | $84,400 | $83,900 | $87,400 | $83,100 | $77,700 | $67,500 | $72,300 | $85,000 | $125,000 | $130,700 | $312,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 47 | 56.63% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 24 | 28.92% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 12 | 14.46% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $313 | $300 | $575 | $632 | $620 | $657 | $677 | $646 | $622 | $590 | $627 | $683 | $821 | $845 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8 | 7.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 10 | 9.90% |
| Renter Occupied: | 83 | 82.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 101 | 70.14% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 43 | 29.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 88 | 61.11% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 56 | 38.89% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 27.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 62.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 32.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 14.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.20 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 (62.22%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 2 | 1.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 55 | 41.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 37.59% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 9.02% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 9.02% |
| Total: | 133 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 129 | 96.99% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 9.02% |
| Private Insurance: | 70 | 25.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 162 | 59.34% |
| No Insurance: | 41 | 15.02% |
| Total: | 273 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 232 | 84.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.8% | 14.1% | 31.3% | 34.5% | 34.1% | 43.7% | 44.5% | 33.1% | 40.3% | 40.7% | 33.1% | 24.8% | 26.1% | 32.5% |
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: | 18 | 20.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 56 | 62.22% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 17.78% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 18 | 20.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 72 | 80.00% |
ZIP Code 28077 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 37 people with an annual payroll of $1,733,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 277Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $418,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,733,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 37Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 28077 is located in Gaston County, North Carolina, within the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16740) and North Carolina's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,758,038 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 28077. It covers 0.584 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,758,038Source: Census |
| MSA: | Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, NC-SC MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.584 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 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: | 3731440Source: Census |
| Place Name: | High Shoals city; North CarolinaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 28077 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.