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U.S. ZIP Code · NC28112

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

Typical home value

$356,129[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+8.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+25.4%
vs metro
+6.2%
vs state
+25.1%
ZIP 28112 location in NC
Location of ZIP 28112 in NC

Price history

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

The typical home in 28112 is worth $356,129 — 6.2% above the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,989 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,989[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,626[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Union 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 Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
28,461[3]
Median household income
$80,495[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1,342[5]
Moved in
7,806
Moved out
6,464

Schools

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

Public schools
10
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
4
  • Monroe High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Union County Public Schools

    1,099 students

  • Parkwood High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Union County Public Schools

    1,055 students

  • Monroe Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Union County Public Schools

    855 students

  • Central Academy of Technology and Arts

    High · Grades 9–12 · Union County Public Schools

    846 students

  • Parkwood Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Union County Public Schools

    821 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 yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$23,864

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$1,801
Loan principal$284,903
Down payment$71,226
Total interest paid$363,379

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 ratio1.12
Monthly cost to own$2,234
Monthly rent$1,989

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
69th percentile[1]
Rental yield
85th percentile[2]
Property tax
8th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 28112?
The typical home in 28112 is worth $356,129, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 28112?
Home values in 28112 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 28112?
A typical home in 28112 rents for about $1,989 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 28112?
The effective property tax rate in 28112 is 0.5% — roughly $1,626 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 28112?
ZIP code 28112 has a population of 28,461 and a median household income of $80,495.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • York, SC

    Typical home
    $356,237
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Rock Hill, SC

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

    Typical home
    $354,358
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $352,393
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Charlotte, NC

    Typical home
    $360,895
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • NC

    Typical home
    $350,104
    Gross yield

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