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ZIP 27282

Pop. 15,927·Guilford County·23rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,038/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
+$73
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ZIP 27282 · $2,038
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,460
Research median
$1,670/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
$24,456/yr
At $2,038/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27282 (Jamestown, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,927
Median income
$91,512
Median age
39.5
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
20.6%
23.8%
23.5%
12.7%
19.4%
Under 1820.6%
18–3423.8%
35–5423.5%
55–6412.7%
65+19.4%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
69.7%
17.8%
White69.7%
Black17.8%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian5.6%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
19.3%
25.8%
50.3%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27282 in Jamestown, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,409 → $91,512
up 11.0%
Population
15,020 → 15,927
up 6.0%
Renter share
23.8% → 30.9%
+7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
50.2% → 50.3%
+0.1 pts
Median age
42.2 → 39.5
-2.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $82,409 to $91,512 across the same window, up 11.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27282 in Jamestown, NC adding about 907 residents over the five-year window, up 6.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 23.8% to 30.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27282 covers Jamestown, NC. The median rent here is $2,038/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($91,512/yr), ZIP 27282 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 27282?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27282 (Jamestown, NC) is $2,038. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27282 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27282's median rent of $2,038/mo is $73 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27282 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27282 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #23 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,038/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27282?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,038/mo in ZIP 27282. The local median household income is $91,512/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27282?

Rent in ZIP 27282 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27282 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27282 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,038/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($91,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27282 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27282 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 27282 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27282 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 27282 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27282 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,038/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 27282's median household income ($91,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27282 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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