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ZIP 27215

Pop. 47,102·Alamance County·205th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,300/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
-$665
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27215 · $1,300
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,470/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
$15,600/yr
At $1,300/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyAlamance County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27215 (Burlington, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,102
Median income
$68,825
Median age
42
Renters
40.3%
Age distribution
22.4%
18.7%
25%
13.4%
20.6%
Under 1822.4%
18–3418.7%
35–5425%
55–6413.4%
65+20.6%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
63.7%
20.9%
White63.7%
Black20.9%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian3.7%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
20.7%
33.9%
37.7%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
59.7%
40.3%
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27215 in Burlington, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,054 → $68,825
up 18.6%
Population
45,191 → 47,102
up 4.2%
Renter share
39.1% → 40.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.6% → 37.7%
+3.1 pts
Median age
40.6 → 42
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,054 in 2021 to $68,825 more recently. The population has grown by 4.2% since 2021, moving from about 45,191 residents to roughly 47,102. College-educated residents now make up 37.7% of adults here, versus 34.6% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 27215

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27215 covers Burlington, NC. The median rent here is $1,300/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($68,825/yr), ZIP 27215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27215 (Burlington, NC) is $1,300. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27215's median rent of $1,300/mo is $665 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27215 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27215 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #205 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,300/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,300/mo in ZIP 27215. The local median household income is $68,825/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27215?

Rent in ZIP 27215 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27215 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,300/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($68,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.3% of ZIP 27215 households are renters, while 59.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27215 compare to the rest of Burlington?

ZIP 27215 is pricier than Burlington as a whole. At $1,300/mo, it's $2 above the Burlington citywide median of $1,298/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,300/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 27215's median household income ($68,825/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27215 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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