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ZIP 27302

Part of Mebane, NC
Pop. 35,418·Alamance County·128th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,635/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$330
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ZIP 27302 · $1,635
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,690/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
$19,620/yr
At $1,635/mo median
Location
CityMebane
StateNC
CountyAlamance County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27302 (Mebane, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,418
Median income
$79,819
Median age
41
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
20.9%
21.4%
27.6%
12.7%
17.5%
Under 1820.9%
18–3421.4%
35–5427.6%
55–6412.7%
65+17.5%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
63%
16.9%
White63%
Black16.9%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian2.8%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
25.4%
30.2%
35%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+35%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27302 in Mebane, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,524 → $79,819
up 14.8%
Population
33,364 → 35,418
up 6.2%
Renter share
29.6% → 30.6%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 35%
+4.2 pts
Median age
39.7 → 41
+1.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $69,524 to $79,819 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 27302 in Mebane, NC adding about 2,054 residents over the five-year window, up 6.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.8% to 35% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27302 covers Mebane, NC. The median rent here is $1,635/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($79,819/yr), ZIP 27302 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27302 (Mebane, NC) is $1,635. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27302's median rent of $1,635/mo is $330 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27302 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27302 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #128 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,635/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,635/mo in ZIP 27302. The local median household income is $79,819/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27302?

Rent in ZIP 27302 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27302 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,635/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($79,819/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27302 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 27302 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27302 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27302 compare to the rest of Mebane?

ZIP 27302 sits right at the Mebane citywide median of $1,635/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,635/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 27302's median household income ($79,819/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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