The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28021 sells for about $355,100, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,010 a month.
ZIP 28021 — Cherryville
The housing market in 28021 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand from local buyers. Inventory levels are tight, which continues to support current pricing despite broader economic headwinds. The market is driven by its relative affordability compared to the nearby Charlotte metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a small-town atmosphere with relative affordability compared to the Charlotte urban core, while still maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 12.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28021, North Carolina
Crime rates in the Cherryville area are generally lower than the North Carolina state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Gaston County Schools district, which maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risk concentrated primarily near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan area, with ongoing residential development and small-scale commercial expansion in the downtown Cherryville corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by the county and municipality, with rates determined by the combined local and county millage; no special MUD/PID districts are prevalent in this established area.
Commuters primarily utilize NC-274 and NC-150 to access employment hubs in Gastonia and Charlotte, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
Local amenities include the Cherryville City Park and various community sports facilities, with proximity to larger regional parks and shopping centers in nearby Gastonia.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with a limited supply of multi-family units and a significant portion of rentals provided by individual investors.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and service-sector employers, with many residents commuting to larger industrial and corporate centers in Gaston County.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with NC-274 serving as the main artery connecting the area to the broader regional road network.
Development planning is focused on maintaining the historic character of the city while accommodating modest residential growth through infill and small-lot subdivisions.
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Parcels are served by Gaston County Schools and local municipal utility providers for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though the area is monitored for standard regional weather-related risks common to the North Carolina Piedmont.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 28021 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Altitude Trampoline Park - Gastonia3.919.8 mi
- Monster Mini Golf Gastonia4.919.7 mi
- Lake Norman Paintball & Airsoft4.719.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.318.5 mi
- Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum4.919.6 mi
- Veronét Vineyards & Winery4.712.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.218.3 mi
- Cleveland County Fair Association4.310.3 mi
- Shadyside Dragway4.719.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.111.1 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Shelby 104.210.8 mi
- Hart Square Village4.812.2 mi
- Plum Krazy Play4.912.1 mi
- Baker Buffalo Creek Vineyard4.93.7 mi
- Highland Drive Park4.311.9 mi
- The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium4.617.8 mi
- Kings Mountain State Park4.618.4 mi
- Gamers Alley4.718.4 mi
- Henry River Mill Village4.319.6 mi
- Hart Square Village4.812.2 mi
- Shelby City Park4.611.8 mi
- City of Shelby Hanna Park4.89.3 mi
- Betty G Ross Park4.28.7 mi
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park4.59.8 mi
- South Fork Rail Trail Trailhead4.78.5 mi
- Lincoln Country Club4.210.9 mi
- Woodbridge Golf Links3.98.9 mi
- Cherryville Golf and Country Club4.53.1 mi
- The Barnyard Flea Markets4.312.6 mi
- Cleveland Mall3.910.8 mi
- Ingles Markets4.511.7 mi
- Marshalls4.510.4 mi
- Ingles Markets4.412.4 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.928.9 mi
- The Club CLT3.329.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park featuring playgrounds, walking trails, and picnic areas.
Local history museum highlighting the transportation and industrial heritage of the region.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 19.7% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $285,000 (19.7% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $285,000 (-19.7% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.