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ZIP Code 28006

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28006

Juniper

ZIP Code 28006 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$234,600

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,518

Median Age

33.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$234,600

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$1,354

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.52

Higher than 81%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

49.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

43

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21

Lower than 90%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 28006: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28006?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28006 is $234,600, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28006?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28006 is $1,354, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28006 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28006 cost about 4.52× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28006?
ZIP Code 28006 averages 61.8°F year-round, summer highs near 89°F, winter lows around 33.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28006 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28006's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →