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Mount Holly, NC
City in Gaston County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28120.
Population
18,208
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,616
ZIP codes
1
Mount Holly and its ZIP codes
Mount Holly at a glance
- Mount Holly is about 7.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 58th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $79,385 a year, 10% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,800 (17% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,256 a month.
Local data for Mount Holly, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mount Holly, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,385
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$337,800
Median rent
$1,256/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.7%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,890), German Americans (1,719), Puerto Ricans (604).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gaston County. PPP loans are for Mount Holly.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.7 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
How people get to work
Mount Holly, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Holly, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Holly, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Mount Holly
1 in or overlapping Mount Holly. Population shown
Cities near Mount Holly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McAdenvilleTown | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| StanleyTown | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| BelmontCity | 5.9 mi | 12.2 |
| LowellCity | 6 mi | 3.7 |
| Spencer MountainTown | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CramertonTown | 6.6 mi | 4.6 |
| RanloTown | 7.2 mi | 2.1 |
| LowesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.8 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| AlexisCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2 |
| HuntersvilleTown | 8.6 mi | 41.8 |
| DallasTown | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| GastoniaCity | 11 mi | 53.7 |
| High ShoalsCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| CharlotteCity | 13 mi | 311.6 |
| CorneliusTown | 13 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Holly, NC in?
- Mount Holly is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Mount Holly, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Holly include 28120.
- What is the population of Mount Holly, NC?
- About 18,208 people live in Mount Holly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Holly?
- Nearby places include McAdenville (5.4 mi), Stanley (5.9 mi), Belmont (5.9 mi), Lowell (6 mi), Spencer Mountain (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023