ROI Realty Partners- Market Watch July 2025 Top ROI & Vacancy Zip Codes

Curious about which ZIP codes are delivering the strongest returns? Here’s your quick snapshot of the Charlotte-area market—specifically for investors looking for high ROI and manageable vacancy rates.

Top Performing ZIP Codes – At a Glance(Vacancy Rate • Return on Investment)

• 28212 (Charlotte): 8% vacancy • 8% ROI

• 28052 (Gaston County - Gastonia): 7% vacancy • 8% ROI

• 28012 (Belmont): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI

• 28081 (Kannapolis - Cabarrus): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI

• 28054 (Gastonia - East): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI

• 28262 (University Area): 9% vacancy • 7% ROI

• 28092 (Lincolnton): 8% vacancy  • 7% ROI

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Market Momentum – June 2025 Snapshot

Charlotte (28212 & 28262)

• Inventory up 39% YoY, signaling more options for buyers

• Days on Market increased 36%, suggesting more negotiating power for investors

• Median price down slightly to $439,900, creating better entry points

  
  

Gaston County (28052, 28054)

• Inventory rose 14%, keeping prices competitive

• Average prices up 7.5% YoY, showing solid appreciation

• Days on market jumped 44%, favoring buyers ready to move quickly

  
  

Cabarrus County (28081)

• Pending sales up 9.2%, a sign of growing demand

• Median sales price down 2.7%, providing short-term value buys

• Inventory up 21%, increasing investor leverage

  
  

Lincolnton (28092)

• Pending sales up 8.5%, a sign of growing demand

• Median sales price down 2.9%, providing short-term value buys

• Days on market rose 10.4%, favoring buyers ready to move quickly

  
  

Investor Takeaway:

ZIP code 28212 and 28052 are currently your best bet for balancing strong ROI with relatively lower vacancy. But several other surrounding areas are ripe for deals thanks to rising inventory and softer prices.