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ZIP Code 28054

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28054

Juniper

ZIP Code 28054 is in the top 9% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.8

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

41,707

Median Age

36.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$245,100

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,136

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.02

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,215

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 91%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.4%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

59%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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)

44

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.8

Lower than 84%

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 28054: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28054?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28054 is $245,100, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28054?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28054 is $2,136, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28054 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28054 cost about 4.02× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28054?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28054 is $1,215 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28054?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28054 have moved 65% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28054?
ZIP Code 28054 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 28054 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28054's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.8 (lower than 84% 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 →