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ZIP 27217

Pop. 41,406·Alamance County·186th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,407/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
-$558
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ZIP 27217 · $1,407
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,180/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
$16,884/yr
At $1,407/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyAlamance County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27217 (Burlington, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,406
Median income
$51,950
Median age
35.5
Renters
39.8%
Age distribution
26.9%
22.6%
24.1%
14.9%
Under 1826.9%
18–3422.6%
35–5424.1%
55–6411.6%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
41.3%
28.2%
29.2%
White41.3%
Black28.2%
Hispanic29.2%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
18.9%
35.5%
30%
15.5%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma35.5%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+15.5%
Housing tenure
60.2%
39.8%
Owner60.2%
Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27217 in Burlington, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,821 → $51,950
up 13.4%
Population
38,575 → 41,406
up 7.3%
Renter share
36.8% → 39.8%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
13.6% → 15.5%
+1.9 pts
Median age
36.7 → 35.5
-1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,821 to $51,950 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,575 to 41,406 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% change. About 39.8% of households rent today, against 36.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27217 covers Burlington, NC. The median rent here is $1,407/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($51,950/yr), ZIP 27217 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27217 (Burlington, NC) is $1,407. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27217's median rent of $1,407/mo is $558 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27217 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #186 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,407/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,407/mo in ZIP 27217. The local median household income is $51,950/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27217?

Rent in ZIP 27217 has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27217 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,407/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($51,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27217 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 27217 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27217 compare to the rest of Burlington?

ZIP 27217 is pricier than Burlington as a whole. At $1,407/mo, it's $109 above the Burlington citywide median of $1,298/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,407/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 27217's median household income ($51,950/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27217 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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