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ZIP 28054

Part of Gastonia, NC
Pop. 41,707·Gaston County·182nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,420/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$545
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ZIP 28054 · $1,420
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,500/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
$17,040/yr
At $1,420/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGaston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.8% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28054 (Gastonia, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,707
Median income
$61,035
Median age
36.2
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
22.4%
25.2%
25%
17.2%
Under 1822.4%
18–3425.2%
35–5425%
55–6410.2%
65+17.2%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
55.3%
29.6%
White55.3%
Black29.6%
Hispanic11%
Asian1.2%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
30.3%
37.6%
22%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28054 in Gastonia, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,142 → $1,420
up 24.3%
Income
$49,825 → $61,035
up 22.5%
Population
38,875 → 41,707
up 7.3%
Renter share
54.4% → 53.2%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 22%
+1.0 pts
Median age
38.4 → 36.2
-2.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 28054 in Gastonia, NC has increased by $278 per month, settling near $1,420 after starting the period at $1,142. Median household income grew from $49,825 to $61,035 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 38,875 to 41,707 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28054 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 28054 covers Gastonia, NC. The median rent here is $1,420/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,035/yr), ZIP 28054 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28054?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28054 (Gastonia, NC) is $1,420. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28054 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28054's median rent of $1,420/mo is $545 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28054 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28054 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #182 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,420/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28054?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,420/mo in ZIP 28054. The local median household income is $61,035/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28054?

Rent in ZIP 28054 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28054 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28054 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,420/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28054 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28054 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 28054 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28054 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28054 compare to the rest of Gastonia?

ZIP 28054 is more affordable than Gastonia overall. At $1,420/mo, it's $104 below the Gastonia citywide median of $1,524/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28054 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28054 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,420/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28054's median household income ($61,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28054 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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