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Alexis, NC

Census-designated place in Gaston County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28006.

Population

635

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

321

ZIP codes

1

Alexis and its ZIP codes

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Alexis at a glance

  • Alexis is 46% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,000 (32% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,018 a month.

Local data for Alexis, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alexis, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$196,000

Median rent

$1,018/mo

Homeownership

76.7%

Bachelor's or higher

6.8%

Median age

43.4

Average commute

22.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (35), Scottish Americans (26), German Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gaston County. PPP loans are for Alexis.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,852

81,516 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,398

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $6,538 per person

Gaston County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Alexis, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.8%
  • Carpooled1.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.7%

Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alexis, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

553

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

313

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 31°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alexis, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.5%

U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

ZIP codes in Alexis

1 in or overlapping Alexis. Population shown

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Cities near Alexis

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StanleyTown3 mi3.1
Iron StationCensus-designated place4.2 mi2.4
High ShoalsCity4.6 mi2.6
Spencer MountainTown6.3 mi0.5
DallasTown6.7 mi3.1
LowesvilleCensus-designated place6.8 mi6.8
RanloTown7.4 mi2.1
SpringdaleCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.7
LowellCity8.3 mi3.7
Mount HollyCity8.5 mi11.3
LincolntonCity8.7 mi9
McAdenvilleTown9.1 mi1.4
DenverCensus-designated place10 mi5.9
CrouseCensus-designated place10 mi1.1
GastoniaCity11 mi53.7
WestportCensus-designated place11 mi3.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alexis, NC in?
Alexis is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Alexis, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Alexis include 28006.
What is the population of Alexis, NC?
About 635 people live in Alexis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alexis?
Nearby places include Stanley (3 mi), Iron Station (4.2 mi), High Shoals (4.6 mi), Spencer Mountain (6.3 mi), Dallas (6.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023