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ZIP 27263

Part of Archdale, NC
Pop. 21,446·Randolph County·196th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,355/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
-$610
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ZIP 27263 · $1,355
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,170/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
$16,260/yr
At $1,355/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyRandolph County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27263 (Archdale, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,446
Median income
$55,801
Median age
42.1
Renters
32.6%
Age distribution
21.8%
20.9%
24.1%
14.7%
18.5%
Under 1821.8%
18–3420.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6414.7%
65+18.5%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
65.4%
White65.4%
Black11.4%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian10.3%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
17.9%
31.8%
32.5%
17.7%
No HS diploma17.9%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+17.7%
Housing tenure
67.4%
32.6%
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27263 in Archdale, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,347 → $55,801
up 13.1%
Population
22,334 → 21,446
down 4.0%
Renter share
30.6% → 32.6%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18% → 17.7%
-0.3 pts
Median age
41.1 → 42.1
+1.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $49,347 to $55,801 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.1% shift. The population has contracted by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 22,334 residents to roughly 21,446. Renters now make up 32.6% of households, compared with 30.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27263 covers Archdale, NC. The median rent here is $1,355/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($55,801/yr), ZIP 27263 ranks as affordable 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 27263?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27263 (Archdale, NC) is $1,355. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27263 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27263's median rent of $1,355/mo is $610 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27263 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27263 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #196 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,355/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27263?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,355/mo in ZIP 27263. The local median household income is $55,801/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27263?

Rent in ZIP 27263 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27263 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27263 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,355/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($55,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27263 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27263 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.6% of ZIP 27263 households are renters, while 67.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27263 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27263 compare to the rest of Archdale?

ZIP 27263 is more affordable than Archdale overall. At $1,355/mo, it's $36 below the Archdale citywide median of $1,391/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27263 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27263 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,355/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 27263's median household income ($55,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27263 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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