28052 — Gastonia, NC Home Values
Typical home value $217,979 as of June 2026 · 96th of 105 in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 28052, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 28052 compares in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
ZIP code 28052 (Gastonia, NC) has a typical home value of $217,979 as of June 2026, ranking 96th of 105 ZIP codes tracked in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area, more expensive than about 10% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -1.4% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +25.6%, from $173,577 in June 2021 to $217,979 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.5× the annual rent ($1,457/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Charlotte.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 28052 has a population of 36,896, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 48.7% White, 33.6% Black or African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% two or more races, 0.8% another race, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gaston Virtual Academy | 1 Learning Place, Gastonia, NC | 1.2 mi |
| Southwest Middle | 1 Roadrunner Drive, Gastonia, NC | 1.4 mi |
| Hunter Huss High | 1518 Edgefield Avenue, Gastonia, NC | 1.6 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28052?
$217,979 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 28052 an expensive ZIP code in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area?
28052 ranks 96th of 105 ZIP codes in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 10% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 28052 changed over the past year?
-1.4% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 28052?
The typical home price is 12.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,457/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 28052?
36,896, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 28052?
Gaston Virtual Academy (1.2 mi), Southwest Middle (1.4 mi), Hunter Huss High (1.6 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 28052?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.