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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28056

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

Typical home value

$354,358[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+24.7%
vs metro
+5.7%
vs state
+24.5%
ZIP 28056 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28056 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28056 is worth $354,358 — 5.7% above the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,913 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. 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
$1,913[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,892[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
36,200[3]
Median household income
$90,427[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
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Forestview High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Gaston County Schools

    1,116 students

  • W A Bess Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Gaston County Schools

    641 students

  • New Hope Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Gaston County Schools

    541 students

  • Robinson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Gaston County Schools

    434 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 yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$22,958

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$1,792
Loan principal$283,487
Down payment$70,872
Total interest paid$361,572

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 ratio1.22
Monthly cost to own$2,329
Monthly rent$1,913

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
77th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28056?
The typical home in 28056 is worth $354,358, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28056?
Home values in 28056 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28056?
A typical home in 28056 rents for about $1,913 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 28056?
The effective property tax rate in 28056 is 0.8% — roughly $2,892 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28056?
ZIP code 28056 has a population of 36,200 and a median household income of $90,427.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Monroe, NC

    Typical home
    $356,129
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • York, SC

    Typical home
    $356,237
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $352,393
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Rock Hill, SC

    Typical home
    $356,704
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • NC

    Typical home
    $350,104
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $349,359
    Gross yield

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