Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2023)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina (ZIP 28006) is $1,453/month (±$553), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2023). The median home value is $242,000 (±$68,202), and the median household income is $50,117/year. The unemployment rate in Gaston County, North Carolina was 3.6% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2023 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 28006
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,453 |
| Median Home Value | $242,000 |
| Median Household Income | $50,117 |
| Total Housing Units | 521 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 47 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 9% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 10 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.6% |
How does ZIP 28006 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in North Carolina.
Higher rent than 89% of ZIP codes in North Carolina · 79th of 691
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 28075 | $2,257 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 27235 | $1,932 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 28079 | $1,895 |
| … 75 more … | ||
| 79 | ZCTA5 28006(you are here) | $1,453 |
| … 609 more … | ||
| 689 | ZCTA5 27876 | $532 |
| 690 | ZCTA5 28707 | $531 |
| 691 | ZCTA5 28676 | $526 |
Geography
ZIP 28006 is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
It covers part of Alexis CDP city, North Carolina.
More data for ZCTA5 28006
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina (ZIP 28006) is $1,453/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2023). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2023). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2023.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina?
The median home value in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina (ZIP 28006) is $242,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2023).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 28006 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina, 10 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina?
The median household income in ZCTA5 28006, North Carolina is $50,117/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2023).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,453 has a margin of error of ±$553. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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