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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28021

Gaston County · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Typical home value

$250,833[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+6.7%
10-year / yr
+8.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.7%
vs metro
-25.2%
vs state
-11.9%
ZIP 28021 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28021 in NC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 28021 is worth $250,833 — 25.2% below the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,013[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Gaston County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
13,865[3]
Median household income
$63,429[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Gaston County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,241[5]
Moved in
7,614
Moved out
6,373

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Cherryville High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Gaston County Schools

    508 students

  • John Chavis Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Gaston County Schools

    395 students

  • Cherryville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Gaston County Schools

    389 students

  • W B Beam Intermediate School

    Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Gaston County Schools

    189 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,268
Loan principal$200,667
Down payment$50,167
Total interest paid$255,939

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,645
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
74th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
91st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28021?
The typical home in 28021 is worth $250,833, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28021?
Home values in 28021 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 6.7% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 28021?
The effective property tax rate in 28021 is 0.8% — roughly $2,013 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28021?
ZIP code 28021 has a population of 13,865 and a median household income of $63,429.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hickory Grove, SC

    Typical home
    $251,275
    Gross yield
  • Fort Lawn, SC

    Typical home
    $246,865
    Gross yield
  • Sharon, SC

    Typical home
    $259,352
    Gross yield
  • Bessemer City, NC

    Typical home
    $239,621
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Salisbury, NC

    Typical home
    $233,842
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Kannapolis, NC

    Typical home
    $269,143
    Gross yield
    7.8%

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