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ZIP 28052

Part of Gastonia, NC
Pop. 36,272·Gaston County·173rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,457/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$508
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ZIP 28052 · $1,457
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,270/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,484/yr
At $1,457/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGaston County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28052 (Gastonia, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,272
Median income
$49,643
Median age
34.7
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
27.8%
22.8%
22.9%
13%
13.6%
Under 1827.8%
18–3422.8%
35–5422.9%
55–6413%
65+13.6%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
50.4%
30.6%
17.9%
White50.4%
Black30.6%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
16.8%
37.4%
29.3%
16.5%
No HS diploma16.8%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+16.5%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28052 in Gastonia, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,040 → $1,457
up 40.1%
Income
$40,453 → $49,643
up 22.7%
Population
36,012 → 36,272
up 0.7%
Renter share
45.6% → 45.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
13.5% → 16.5%
+3.0 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 28052 in Gastonia, NC has climbed by $417 per month, settling near $1,457 after starting the period at $1,040. Median household income grew from $40,453 to $49,643 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 13.5% to 16.5%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28052 in Gastonia, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28052 covers Gastonia, NC. The median rent here is $1,457/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($49,643/yr), ZIP 28052 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28052?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28052 (Gastonia, NC) is $1,457. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28052 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28052's median rent of $1,457/mo is $508 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28052 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28052 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #173 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,457/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28052?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,457/mo in ZIP 28052. The local median household income is $49,643/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28052?

Rent in ZIP 28052 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28052 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28052 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,457/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($49,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28052 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28052 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of ZIP 28052 households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28052 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28052 compare to the rest of Gastonia?

ZIP 28052 is more affordable than Gastonia overall. At $1,457/mo, it's $67 below the Gastonia citywide median of $1,524/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28052 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28052 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,457/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 28052's median household income ($49,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28052 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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