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Fallston, NC
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28042.
Population
616
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
285
ZIP codes
1
Fallston and its ZIP codes
Fallston at a glance
- Fallston is 29% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,250 a year, 22% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,600 (69% below North Carolina) and median rent is $715 a month.
Local data for Fallston, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fallston, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
29.5%
Median home value
$88,600
Median rent
$715/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (70), German Americans (37), French Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Fallston.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
PPP loans
$519K
8 loans, 75 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fallston, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fallston, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fallston, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Fallston
1 in or overlapping Fallston. Population shown
Cities near Fallston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelwoodTown | 3.6 mi | 12.3 |
| LawndaleTown | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| DellviewTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| WacoTown | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CherryvilleCity | 7.5 mi | 5.8 |
| PolkvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| KingstownTown | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| CasarTown | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ShelbyCity | 10 mi | 22.4 |
| CrouseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| LattimoreTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| MooresboroTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| LincolntonCity | 15 mi | 9 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 15 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fallston, NC in?
- Fallston is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Fallston, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fallston include 28042.
- What is the population of Fallston, NC?
- About 616 people live in Fallston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fallston?
- Nearby places include Belwood (3.6 mi), Lawndale (3.7 mi), Dellview (5.9 mi), Waco (6.2 mi), Cherryville (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023