South Gastonia, North Carolina

South Gastonia, North Carolina
Location of South Gastonia, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°13′3″N 81°12′17″W / 35.21750°N 81.20472°W / 35.21750; -81.20472
Country United States
State North Carolina
CountyGaston
Area
  Total
6.4 sq mi (16.7 km2)
  Land6.4 sq mi (16.7 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
768 ft (234 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
5,433
  Density844.5/sq mi (326.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28052
Area code704
FIPS code37-63180
GNIS feature ID1022708

South Gastonia is a neighborhood of Gastonia in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,433 at the 2000 census, at which time it was erroneously listed as a census-designated place. The majority of the community has now been annexed into the city of Gastonia and is now considered to be a neighborhood on the southside of Gastonia.