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ZIP 27301

Pop. 11,067·Guilford County·14th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,141/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$176
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27301 · $2,141
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$2,000/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$25,692/yr
At $2,141/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyGuilford County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27301 (Mc leansville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,067
Median income
$83,824
Median age
40.5
Renters
10.3%
Age distribution
25.3%
20%
25.6%
17.3%
Under 1825.3%
18–3420%
35–5425.6%
55–6411.9%
65+17.3%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
45.1%
39.9%
White45.1%
Black39.9%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian1.2%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
30.4%
30.7%
31.6%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
89.7%
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27301 in Mc leansville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,792 → $83,824
up 21.9%
Population
10,306 → 11,067
up 7.4%
Renter share
13.1% → 10.3%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
31.5% → 31.6%
+0.1 pts

Median household income climbed from $68,792 to $83,824 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 27301 in Mc leansville, NC adding about 761 residents over the five-year window, up 7.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 13.1% to 10.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 27301 covers Mc leansville, NC. The median rent here is $2,141/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($83,824/yr), ZIP 27301 ranks as moderate 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 27301?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27301 (Mc leansville, NC) is $2,141. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27301's median rent of $2,141/mo is $176 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27301 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27301 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #14 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,141/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,141/mo in ZIP 27301. The local median household income is $83,824/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27301?

Rent in ZIP 27301 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 27301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27301 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,141/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($83,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27301 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.3% of ZIP 27301 households are renters, while 89.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 27301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27301 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,141/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 27301's median household income ($83,824/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27301 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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