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Belmont, NC
City in Gaston County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28012.
Population
15,546
Land area
12.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,272
ZIP codes
1
Belmont and its ZIP codes
Belmont at a glance
- Belmont is about 5.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 68th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $94,883, 31% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $395,000 (37% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,365 a month.
Local data for Belmont, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belmont, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,883
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$395,000
Median rent
$1,365/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
51.1%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,351), Irish Americans (2,238), Italian Americans (858).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gaston County. PPP loans are for Belmont.
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
$1.49B
FY 2026, $6,538 per person
How people get to work
Belmont, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home25.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belmont, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
90° / 32°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belmont, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Belmont
1 in or overlapping Belmont. Population shown
Cities near Belmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CramertonTown | 1.6 mi | 4.6 |
| McAdenvilleTown | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| LowellCity | 4.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Mount HollyCity | 5.9 mi | 11.3 |
| RanloTown | 6.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Spencer MountainTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| GastoniaCity | 8 mi | 53.7 |
| StanleyTown | 9 mi | 3.1 |
| Lake Wylie, SCCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 7.9 |
| DallasTown | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| AlexisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| CharlotteCity | 12 mi | 311.6 |
| LowesvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| Clover, SCTown | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| Tega Cay, SCCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belmont, NC in?
- Belmont is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Belmont, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belmont include 28012.
- What is the population of Belmont, NC?
- About 15,546 people live in Belmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belmont?
- Nearby places include Cramerton (1.6 mi), McAdenville (3.1 mi), Lowell (4.3 mi), Mount Holly (5.9 mi), Ranlo (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023