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ZIP Code 28021

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28021

Juniper

ZIP Code 28021 is in the top 3% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$217,400

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

34.3

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,865

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$217,400

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,479

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$1,010

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

14%

Higher than 97%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-7.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

35

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

75.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

49.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

5.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

34.3

Lower than 82%

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 28021: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28021?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28021 is $217,400, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28021?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28021 is $1,479, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28021 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28021 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28021?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28021 is $1,010 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28021?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28021 have moved 66% over the past five years (14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28021?
ZIP Code 28021 averages 59.8°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28021 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28021's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34.3 (lower than 82% 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 →