ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 27501

Part of Angier, NC

Pop. 24,806·Harnett County·61st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,834/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.5%

Month-over-Month

-0.1%

vs US Median

-$98

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 27501 · $1,834

More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,170

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,350

3 BR

$1,660

4 BR+

$2,200

Research median

$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 27501 changed +2.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,336) is $1,833 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,660); a 4-bedroom is $2,200.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 27521, 5 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,323/mo), about $6,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 27501. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,008/yr

At $1,834/mo median

Location

CityAngier

StateNC

CountyHarnett County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27501 (Angier, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,806

Median income

$73,336

Median age

36.9

Renters

22.1%

Age distribution

24%

22.8%

25.4%

14.2%

13.7%

Under 1824%

18–3422.8%

35–5425.4%

55–6414.2%

65+13.7%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

65.6%

12.3%

19%

White65.6%

Black12.3%

Hispanic19%

Asian0.7%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

18.2%

28.5%

30.4%

22.9%

No HS diploma18.2%

HS diploma28.5%

Some college30.4%

Bachelor's+22.9%

Housing tenure

77.9%

22.1%

Owner77.9%

Renter22.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27501 in Angier, NC has changed in 5 years

Income

$66,950 → $73,336

up 9.5%

Population

22,190 → 24,806

up 11.8%

Renter share

21% → 22.1%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

22.3% → 22.9%

+0.6 pts

Median age

39.1 → 36.9

-2.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,336 today, compared with $66,950 five years earlier. The population has grown by 11.8% since 2021, moving from about 22,190 residents to roughly 24,806.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 27501 covers Angier, NC. The median rent here is $1,834/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($73,336/yr), ZIP 27501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,834/mo in ZIP 27501. The local median household income is $73,336/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27501?

Rent in ZIP 27501 has risen 2.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 27501 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27501 is one of the pricier among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #61 of 230 at $1,834/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 27501 changed +2.5%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.