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ZIP 27332

Part of Sanford, NC
Pop. 36,947·Lee County·34th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,975/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$10
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ZIP 27332 · $1,975
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,200/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,700/yr
At $1,975/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyLee County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27332 (Sanford, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,947
Median income
$78,447
Median age
39.3
Renters
25%
Age distribution
22.8%
21.9%
26.5%
12.2%
16.6%
Under 1822.8%
18–3421.9%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.2%
65+16.6%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
65.4%
14.7%
21%
White65.4%
Black14.7%
Hispanic21%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
13.8%
27%
34.5%
24.6%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma27%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27332 in Sanford, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,469 → $78,447
up 18.0%
Population
33,935 → 36,947
up 8.9%
Renter share
31.3% → 25%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
24.1% → 24.6%
+0.5 pts
Median age
37.5 → 39.3
+1.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $78,447 today, compared with $66,469 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 27332 in Sanford, NC adding about 3,012 residents over the five-year window, up 8.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.3% to 25%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27332 covers Sanford, NC. The median rent here is $1,975/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($78,447/yr), ZIP 27332 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27332?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27332 (Sanford, NC) is $1,975. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27332 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27332's median rent of $1,975/mo is $10 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27332 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27332 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #34 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,975/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27332?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,975/mo in ZIP 27332. The local median household income is $78,447/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27332?

Rent in ZIP 27332 has increased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27332 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27332 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,975/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($78,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27332 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27332 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of ZIP 27332 households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27332 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27332 compare to the rest of Sanford?

ZIP 27332 is pricier than Sanford as a whole. At $1,975/mo, it's $163 above the Sanford citywide median of $1,812/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27332 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27332 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,975/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 27332's median household income ($78,447/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27332 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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