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ZIP 27312

Pop. 23,341·Chatham County·69th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,802/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
-$163
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 27312 · $1,802
More affordable than 51% 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
$21,624/yr
At $1,802/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyChatham County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27312 (Pittsboro, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,341
Median income
$103,104
Median age
49.8
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
16.5%
15.4%
25%
16%
27%
Under 1816.5%
18–3415.4%
35–5425%
55–6416%
65+27%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
White78.2%
Black10%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian1.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
17.1%
24.2%
54.8%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27312 in Pittsboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,403 → $103,104
up 20.7%
Population
22,794 → 23,341
up 2.4%
Renter share
19.2% → 19.5%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51.5% → 54.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
49.2 → 49.8
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $85,403 in 2021 to $103,104 more recently. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 22,794 residents to roughly 23,341. College-educated residents now make up 54.8% of adults here, versus 51.5% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 27312

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27312 covers Pittsboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,802/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 21% of local median household income ($103,104/yr), ZIP 27312 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27312?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27312 (Pittsboro, NC) is $1,802. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27312 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27312's median rent of $1,802/mo is $163 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27312 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27312 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #69 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,802/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27312?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,802/mo in ZIP 27312. The local median household income is $103,104/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27312?

Rent in ZIP 27312 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27312 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27312 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,802/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($103,104/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27312 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27312 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 27312 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27312 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27312 compare to the rest of Pittsboro?

ZIP 27312 is more affordable than Pittsboro overall. At $1,802/mo, it's $183 below the Pittsboro citywide median of $1,985/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27312 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27312 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,802/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 27312's median household income ($103,104/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27312 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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