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ZIP 27284

Pop. 58,065·Forsyth County·76th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,785/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
-$180
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ZIP 27284 · $1,785
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,350/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
$21,420/yr
At $1,785/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyForsyth County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27284 (Kernersville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,065
Median income
$82,461
Median age
42.5
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
21.8%
19.5%
25.1%
14.8%
18.9%
Under 1821.8%
18–3419.5%
35–5425.1%
55–6414.8%
65+18.9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
70%
13.5%
12.3%
White70%
Black13.5%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian2.6%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
26.4%
32.2%
34.2%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+34.2%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27284 in Kernersville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,211 → $1,785
up 47.4%
Income
$69,499 → $82,461
up 18.7%
Population
56,398 → 58,065
up 3.0%
Renter share
29% → 26.9%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.7% → 34.2%
+2.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 27284 in Kernersville, NC has increased by $574 per month, settling near $1,785 after starting the period at $1,211. Census figures show median household income at $82,461 today, compared with $69,499 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 56,398 to 58,065 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 26.9% of households rent today, against 29% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.7% to 34.2%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27284 covers Kernersville, NC. The median rent here is $1,785/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($82,461/yr), ZIP 27284 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27284?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27284 (Kernersville, NC) is $1,785. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27284 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27284's median rent of $1,785/mo is $180 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27284 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27284 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #76 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,785/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27284?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,785/mo in ZIP 27284. The local median household income is $82,461/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27284?

Rent in ZIP 27284 has increased 9.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27284 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27284 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,785/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($82,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27284 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27284 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 27284 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27284 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27284 compare to the rest of Kernersville?

ZIP 27284 is more affordable than Kernersville overall. At $1,785/mo, it's $12 below the Kernersville citywide median of $1,797/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27284 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27284 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,785/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 27284's median household income ($82,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27284 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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