ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 28034

Part of Dallas, NC

Pop. 18,979·Gaston County·41st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,928/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$4

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 28034 · $1,928

More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$950

2 BR

$1,050

3 BR

$1,290

4 BR+

$1,630

Research median

$1,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 28034 is 1.2% below its high of $1,952 in February 2025, at $1,928 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 28034 changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,083) is $1,552 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,290); a 4-bedroom is $1,630.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 28054, 6 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,483/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 28034. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,136/yr

At $1,928/mo median

Location

CityDallas

StateNC

CountyGaston County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28034 (Dallas, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,979

Median income

$62,083

Median age

42.4

Renters

25.4%

Age distribution

18.5%

20.1%

30.4%

15.6%

15.5%

Under 1818.5%

18–3420.1%

35–5430.4%

55–6415.6%

65+15.5%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

69.8%

17.6%

White69.8%

Black17.6%

Hispanic8.8%

Other3.3%

Education (25+)

13.3%

30.6%

38.2%

17.8%

No HS diploma13.3%

HS diploma30.6%

Some college38.2%

Bachelor's+17.8%

Housing tenure

74.6%

25.4%

Owner74.6%

Renter25.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 28034 in Dallas, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,743 → $1,928

up 10.6%

Income

$55,825 → $62,083

up 11.2%

Population

18,436 → 18,979

up 2.9%

Renter share

26.4% → 25.4%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

13.9% → 17.8%

+3.9 pts

Median age

40.8 → 42.4

+1.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 28034 in Dallas, NC has increased 10.6% since 2023, going from about $1,743 per month to roughly $1,928 today. Census figures show median household income at $62,083 today, compared with $55,825 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,436 to 18,979 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.9% to 17.8%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 28034 covers Dallas, NC. The median rent here is $1,928/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($62,083/yr), ZIP 28034 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28034?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,928/mo in ZIP 28034. The local median household income is $62,083/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28034?

Rent in ZIP 28034 has risen 1.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.2% below its high of $1,952 in February 2025.

How does ZIP 28034 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28034 is one of the pricier among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #41 of 230 at $1,928/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 28034 changed +1.5%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.