ZIP Code 28086 Demographics & Data

Kings Mountain, NC (ZIP Code 28086) Insights

North Carolina

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 28086

The ZIP Code 28086 is associated with Kings Mountain, NC in Cleveland County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 25,436. It is estimated that about 13.9% of residents in this North Carolina region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $22,250. The median household income is at $44,963, while an estimated 15% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 28086 is approximately 41.9 years, and 21.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 28086

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 28086 is 25,436.

Kings Mountain, NC

The 28086 ZIP Code is associated with Kings Mountain, NC in Cleveland County.

Area Codes associated with 28086

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 28086 include 704, and 980.

Sunrise / Sunset in 28086

Sunrise: 7:24 am
Sunset: 7:03 pm
Sunrise in 28086 7:24 am
Sunrise in 28086 7:03 pm

Weather forecast for 28086

Tonight's forecast for 28086: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 28086

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 28086 Fair

Internet in 28086

An estimated 82.8% of households in ZIP Code 28086 have a computer, while about 70.6% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 28086

The gender split in ZIP Code 28086 is an estimated 48.4% male and approximately 51.6% female.

Health Insurance in 28086

Approximately 12.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 28086 (Kings Mountain, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 28086

The median household income in ZIP Code 28086 is $44,963, while the region's mean household income is $54,791. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,250. The per capita income in ZIP Code 28086 of $22,250 is approximately 27.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,783. An estimated 14.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately56.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 28086 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.6% of 28086 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 28086

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 22.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.6%
$200,000 or more per year 1.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 28086

In ZIP Code 28086, 85.1% of the population graduated high school, while 13.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.9% in this Cleveland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 28086

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.9%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 12.0%
Bachelor's degree 9.3%
Graduate or professional degree 4.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 28086

Residents of ZIP Code 28086 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 28086 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 28086 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 28086 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 28086

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.5%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 6.5%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 6.6%
25 to 34 years 11.8%
35 to 44 years 11.0%
45 to 54 years 15.1%
55 to 59 years 7.6%
60 to 64 years 6.7%
65 to 74 years 10.5%
75 to 84 years 5.4%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 28086

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 28086, 98.9% is one race, while 1.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 28086 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 28086 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.3%), followed by Black or African American (16.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 28086

Industry Percent
White 81.3%
Black or African American 16.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 28086 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 28086

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 28086 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 28086 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 28086 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 28086

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 28086

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 28086

In ZIP Code 28086, 96.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cleveland County region.

Language Spoken in 28086

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.7%
Spanish 2.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 28086

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 28086, an estimated 16.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.2% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cleveland County region.

Age of Housing in 28086

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 15.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 16.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 28086

In 28086, 59.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 20.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 28086 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 28086 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 28086

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.6%
Construction 8.6%
Manufacturing 20.8%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.0%
Information 0.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 6.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.6%
Other services, except public administration 6.3%
Public administration 3.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 28086 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 28086 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.31 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.88% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.42% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes electricity rates in 28086 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 28086

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 28086 10.7¢/kWh 9.63¢/kWh 6.97¢/kWh
North Carolina 13.92¢/kWh 10.46¢/kWh 7.9¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 28086

Month ZIP Code 28086 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.47 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.86 3 6.31
Mar 5.47 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.77 5.13 7.3
May 5.73 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.51 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.63 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.77 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.42 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.05 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.22 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes solar power levels in 28086 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 28086 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 28086, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 28086 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Cleveland County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 28086

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 125
Credit reporting or credit repair services 72
Debt collection 19
Checking or savings account 13
Credit card or prepaid card 4
Other 6
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 28086

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 124
Improper use of your report 37
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 19
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 15
Managing an account 10
Other 34
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 28086. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.