28056 — Gastonia, NC
Roofing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 28056 is a strongly owner-occupied area (79% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $90K and a median home value of $315K — earning a high Roofing targeting score of 84/100. The high single-family detached share (81%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 28056
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Gastonia |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 36,200 |
| Total Households | 14,033 |
| Median Household Income | $90K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 11,026 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79% |
| Median Home Value | $315K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 81% |
| Median Resident Age | 41 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1987 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 55% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 35% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 28056 score 84/100 for Roofing?▾
The score of 84/100 is driven by: +8 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2); +5 14,033 households; +5 median income $90K. Each signal is weighted for the Roofing 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 28056 to my Roofing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Roofing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 28056. 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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