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ZIP Code 28056

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28056

Juniper

ZIP Code 28056 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$315,000

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.1

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

36,200

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$315,000

Higher than 71%

Median Property Tax

$2,571

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.48

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,214

Higher than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

63%

Recession Drop %

-12%

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

20.1

Lower than 91%

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 28056: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28056?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28056 is $315,000, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28056?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28056 is $2,571, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28056 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28056 cost about 3.48× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28056?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28056 is $1,214 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28056?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28056 have moved 60% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28056?
ZIP Code 28056 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 28056 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28056's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.1 (lower than 91% 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 →