28054 — Gastonia, NC
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 28054 is predominantly rental (47% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $61K and a median home value of $245K — earning a high Plumbing targeting score of 81/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28054
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Gastonia |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 41,707 |
| Total Households | 17,379 |
| Median Household Income | $61K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 8,128 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 47% |
| Median Home Value | $245K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 60% |
| Median Resident Age | 36 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1979 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 67% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 24% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 28054 score 81/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 81/100 is driven by: +4 owner-occupied 47% (x1.2); +5 17,379 households; +5 median income $61K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 28054 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 28054. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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