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ZIP 27045

Pop. 10,863·Forsyth County·88th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,748/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$217
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27045 · $1,748
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,270/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
$20,976/yr
At $1,748/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyForsyth County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27045 (Rural Hall, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,863
Median income
$71,086
Median age
40.1
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
21.8%
24.2%
23.9%
14.1%
16%
Under 1821.8%
18–3424.2%
35–5423.9%
55–6414.1%
65+16%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
66.3%
21.4%
White66.3%
Black21.4%
Hispanic7.3%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
32.1%
32.8%
27.1%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27045 in Rural Hall, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,099 → $71,086
up 16.3%
Population
9,950 → 10,863
up 9.2%
Renter share
20.1% → 27.1%
+7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 27.1%
+8.3 pts
Median age
44.2 → 40.1
-4.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27045 in Rural Hall, NC now reports about $71,086, up from $61,099 in 2021. The population has grown by 9.2% since 2021, moving from about 9,950 residents to roughly 10,863. Renters now make up 27.1% of households, compared with 20.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.1% of adults here, versus 18.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27045 covers Rural Hall, NC. The median rent here is $1,748/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($71,086/yr), ZIP 27045 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27045?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27045 (Rural Hall, NC) is $1,748. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27045 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27045's median rent of $1,748/mo is $217 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27045 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27045 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #88 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,748/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27045?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,748/mo in ZIP 27045. The local median household income is $71,086/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27045?

Rent in ZIP 27045 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27045 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27045 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($71,086/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27045 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27045 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 27045 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27045 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27045 compare to the rest of Rural Hall?

ZIP 27045 sits right at the Rural Hall citywide median of $1,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27045 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27045 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 27045's median household income ($71,086/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27045 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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