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ZIP Code 28101

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28101

Juniper

ZIP Code 28101 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$364,600

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

27.9

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

898

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$364,600

Higher than 78%

Median Property Tax

$3,747

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,083

Higher than 65%

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)

45.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

27.9

Lower than 86%

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 28101: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28101?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28101 is $364,600, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28101?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28101 is $3,747, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28101 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28101 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28101?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28101 is $1,083 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28101?
ZIP Code 28101 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 28101 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28101's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.9 (lower than 86% 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 →