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ZIP Code 28120

Gaston, North Carolina

FIPS 28120

Juniper

ZIP Code 28120 is in the top 7% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$321,500

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

25

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,805

Median Age

40.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$321,500

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,440

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.11

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,234

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 93%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.56%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

62%

Recession Drop %

-8.9%

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)

43

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

25

Lower than 88%

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 28120: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 28120?
The median home value in ZIP Code 28120 is $321,500, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 28120?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 28120 is $2,440, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 28120 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 28120 cost about 4.11× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 28120?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 28120 is $1,234 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 28120?
Home prices in ZIP Code 28120 have moved 67% over the past five years (0.56% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 28120?
ZIP Code 28120 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 28120 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 28120's FEMA National Risk Index score is 25 (lower than 88% 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 →