ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 27215

Part of Burlington, NC

Pop. 47,102·Alamance County·212th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,292/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$640

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 27215 · $1,292

More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 27215 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 27215 changed +3.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,825) is $1,721 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,470); a 3-bedroom is $1,820.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 27215. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,504/yr

At $1,292/mo median

Location

CityBurlington

StateNC

CountyAlamance County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +0.2% 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

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,047 → $1,292

up 23.4%

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

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 27215 in Burlington, NC has climbed from $1,047 to $1,292, a 23.4% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,054 in 2021 to $68,825 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 27215 in Burlington, NC market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 27215 covers Burlington, NC. The median rent here is $1,292/mo as of October 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 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,292/mo in ZIP 27215. The local median household income is $68,825/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27215?

Rent in ZIP 27215 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

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

ZIP 27215 is one of the more affordable among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #212 of 230 at $1,292/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 27215 changed +3.8%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.