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ZIP Code 28012

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28012

Juniper

ZIP Code 28012 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$374,100

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.9

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,556

Median Age

40.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$374,100

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$3,144

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.49

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,383

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.2%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

49.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

58.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.9

Lower than 88%

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 28012: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28012?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28012 is $374,100, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28012?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28012 is $3,144, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28012 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28012 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28012?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28012 is $1,383 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28012?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28012 have moved 62% over the past five years (0.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28012?
ZIP Code 28012 averages 61.4°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28012 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28012's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.9 (lower than 88% 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 →