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ZIP Code 28052

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28052

Juniper

ZIP Code 28052 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 31% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$187,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

36,272

Median Age

34.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$187,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,377

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.78

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,071

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

1%

Higher than 69%

Pandemic Gain %

68%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

50.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.4

Lower than 87%

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 28052: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28052?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28052 is $187,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28052?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28052 is $1,377, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28052 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28052 cost about 3.78× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28052?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28052 is $1,071 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28052?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28052 have moved 67% over the past five years (1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28052?
ZIP Code 28052 averages 62.1°F year-round, summer highs near 89.1°F, winter lows around 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 28052 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28052's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.4 (lower than 87% 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 →