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ZIP 27330

Part of Sanford, NC
Pop. 39,778·Lee County·134th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,614/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
-$351
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ZIP 27330 · $1,614
More affordable than 65% 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
$19,368/yr
At $1,614/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyLee County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27330 (Sanford, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,778
Median income
$61,300
Median age
37.8
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
25.8%
20.9%
25.8%
15.7%
Under 1825.8%
18–3420.9%
35–5425.8%
55–6411.8%
65+15.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
60.1%
20.3%
20.8%
White60.1%
Black20.3%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
15%
26.3%
36.9%
21.9%
No HS diploma15%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+21.9%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27330 in Sanford, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,090 → $61,300
up 11.3%
Population
40,063 → 39,778
down 0.7%
Renter share
37.6% → 37.4%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 21.9%
+0.5 pts
Median age
38.3 → 37.8
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $55,090 to $61,300 across the same window, up 11.3% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27330 covers Sanford, NC. The median rent here is $1,614/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 32% of local median household income ($61,300/yr), ZIP 27330 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27330?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27330 (Sanford, NC) is $1,614. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27330 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27330's median rent of $1,614/mo is $351 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27330 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27330 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #134 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,614/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27330?

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 $1,614/mo in ZIP 27330. The local median household income is $61,300/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27330?

Rent in ZIP 27330 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27330 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27330 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,614/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($61,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27330 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27330 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of ZIP 27330 households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27330 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27330 compare to the rest of Sanford?

ZIP 27330 is more affordable than Sanford overall. At $1,614/mo, it's $198 below the Sanford citywide median of $1,812/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27330 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27330 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,614/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 27330's median household income ($61,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27330 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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