NCMap-doton-Kingstown, 2004
Kingstown’s story
36 years in pictures
Census counts: 956 in 1990, 656 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1950 on.
- 1990Kingstown is settled
KingstownNC
A town of 668, settled in 1990.
Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0
Population
668
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$123K
+11.3% in a year
Household income
$31K
median
Median age
49.1
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Kingstown a good place to live?
34% of residents are 65 or older in Kingstown, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 291 North Carolina towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Kingstown. Kingstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
668 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Kingstown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kingstown, and how to reach them.
PowerBroad River Electric Coop16.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCleveland County WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kingstown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCleveland County Board of ElectionsCleveland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2019
ZIP code2815028150 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kingstown.
Housing
Kingstown’s typical home value is about $123K
The typical Kingstown home is worth about $123,000, up 11.3% in a year, 63% below the North Carolina typical home. At $848 a month, Kingstown’s median rent is below both North Carolina’s towns ($1,085 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$123KZillow home value
| Kingstown | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $848 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 67% | 73% |
Typical home value
Kingstown$123K
North Carolina$332K
+11.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Compared with most of North Carolina and the rest of the country, the median household income in Kingstown is lower
The median household income in Kingstown is $31,000. Most working residents leave Kingstown for work: only 0% work in town. 22% of residents live below the poverty line in Kingstown.
0%work in town
| Kingstown | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $31,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Kingstown0%
Shelby19%
Charlotte12%
Kings Mountain6%
Gastonia6%
25 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Kingstown
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Kingstown, expect mild winters and hot summers
Kingstown has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Kingstown’s July high is 89°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring46–72°
Summer65–88°
Fall48–72°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Kingstown
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
More of Kingstown’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Carolina or U.S. town
52% of Kingstown adults have high blood pressure. Among 290 North Carolina towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Kingstown. 20% of Kingstown adults have diabetes.
| Kingstown | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 38% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 36% | 35% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
6 better9 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Kingstown | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.9% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 14.7% | 8.1% |
Atrium Health Cleveland
6.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 54 attractions →Lake Norman and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Kingstown. Close and well known come first.
40 mi LakeLake Norman
19 mi LandmarkPeachoid
19 mi National Military ParkKings Mountain National Military Park176K visitors a year
19 mi National BattlefieldCowpens National Battlefield175K visitors a year
36 mi State parkChimney Rock State Park31 mi Ancient siteJoaraSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lake Norman: Prince Grobhelm, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Peachoid: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Kings Mountain National Military Park: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Cowpens National Battlefield: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Chimney Rock State Park: Jmturner, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kingstown
16pages on Kingstown
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Kingstown
Gardner-Webb UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Boiling Springs8.4 mi$34,760 tuitionCleveland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Shelby9.2 mi$2,602 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Kingstown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Kingstown for work
Where Kingstown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Kingstown
0%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Kingstown
Town in North Carolina, United States
Kingstown is a town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kingstown had a population of 656.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 925 ft
- Area code
- 704
Questions about Kingstown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kingstown, NC a good place to live?
Kingstown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.