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ZIP 28056

Part of Gastonia, NC
Pop. 36,200·Gaston County·14th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,130/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.4%
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
+$165
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ZIP 28056 · $2,130
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$2,030
Research median
$1,300/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
$25,560/yr
At $2,130/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGaston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.4% YoY, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28056 (Gastonia, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,200
Median income
$90,427
Median age
41.4
Renters
21.4%
Age distribution
22.6%
18.7%
28.7%
13.9%
16.2%
Under 1822.6%
18–3418.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6413.9%
65+16.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
70.1%
12.8%
White70.1%
Black12.8%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian3.6%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
25.4%
31.7%
33.4%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+33.4%
Housing tenure
78.6%
21.4%
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28056 in Gastonia, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,761 → $90,427
up 14.8%
Population
35,032 → 36,200
up 3.3%
Renter share
21.6% → 21.4%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 33.4%
+1.6 pts
Median age
42.4 → 41.4
-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28056 in Gastonia, NC now reports about $90,427, up from $78,761 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 35,032 residents to roughly 36,200.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28056 covers Gastonia, NC. The median rent here is $2,130/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($90,427/yr), ZIP 28056 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28056?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28056 (Gastonia, NC) is $2,130. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28056 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28056's median rent of $2,130/mo is $165 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28056 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28056 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #14 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,130/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28056?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,130/mo in ZIP 28056. The local median household income is $90,427/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28056?

Rent in ZIP 28056 has increased 13.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28056 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28056 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,130/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($90,427/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28056 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28056 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.4% of ZIP 28056 households are renters, while 78.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28056 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28056 compare to the rest of Gastonia?

ZIP 28056 is pricier than Gastonia as a whole. At $2,130/mo, it's $606 above the Gastonia citywide median of $1,524/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28056 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28056 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,130/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28056's median household income ($90,427/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28056 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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