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ZIP 27253

Part of Graham, NC
Pop. 33,114·Alamance County·164th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,482/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.3%
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
-$483
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ZIP 27253 · $1,482
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,860
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
$17,784/yr
At $1,482/mo median
Location
CityGraham
StateNC
CountyAlamance County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.3% YoY, -6.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27253 (Graham, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,114
Median income
$62,774
Median age
39.6
Renters
33.5%
Age distribution
21.2%
21.6%
24.9%
14%
18.2%
Under 1821.2%
18–3421.6%
35–5424.9%
55–6414%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
65.3%
16.1%
15.4%
White65.3%
Black16.1%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
30.7%
32%
26.7%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
66.5%
33.5%
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27253 in Graham, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,138 → $62,774
up 20.4%
Population
31,609 → 33,114
up 4.8%
Renter share
31% → 33.5%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 26.7%
+3.9 pts
Median age
40.5 → 39.6
-0.9 yrs

Median household income rose from $52,138 to $62,774 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.4% shift. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 31,609 residents to roughly 33,114. Renters now make up 33.5% of households, compared with 31% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.7% of adults here, versus 22.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27253 covers Graham, NC. The median rent here is $1,482/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($62,774/yr), ZIP 27253 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27253?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27253 (Graham, NC) is $1,482. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27253 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27253's median rent of $1,482/mo is $483 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27253 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27253 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #164 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,482/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27253?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,482/mo in ZIP 27253. The local median household income is $62,774/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27253?

Rent in ZIP 27253 has increased 20.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27253 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27253 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,482/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($62,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27253 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27253 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.5% of ZIP 27253 households are renters, while 66.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27253 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27253 compare to the rest of Graham?

ZIP 27253 is pricier than Graham as a whole. At $1,482/mo, it's $100 above the Graham citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27253 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27253 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,482/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 27253's median household income ($62,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27253 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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