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ZIP 27510

Part of Carrboro, NC
Pop. 13,868·Orange County·165th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,480/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$485
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27510 · $1,480
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,620
Research median
$1,790/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
$17,760/yr
At $1,480/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyOrange County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27510 (Carrboro, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,868
Median income
$61,837
Median age
31.7
Renters
72.3%
Age distribution
15.8%
41.6%
24.1%
Under 1815.8%
18–3441.6%
35–5424.1%
55–649%
65+9.5%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
62%
16.6%
15.4%
White62%
Black16.6%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian4.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
19.7%
63%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma9.8%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+63%
Housing tenure
27.7%
72.3%
Owner27.7%
Renter72.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27510 in Carrboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,083 → $61,837
up 1.2%
Population
14,296 → 13,868
down 3.0%
Renter share
70.3% → 72.3%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
65% → 63%
-2.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27510 in Carrboro, NC now reports about $61,837, up from $61,083 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,296 to 13,868 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 72.3% of households rent today, against 70.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 65% to 63%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27510 covers Carrboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,480/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($61,837/yr), ZIP 27510 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27510?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27510 (Carrboro, NC) is $1,480. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27510 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27510's median rent of $1,480/mo is $485 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27510 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27510 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #165 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,480/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27510?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,480/mo in ZIP 27510. The local median household income is $61,837/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27510?

Rent in ZIP 27510 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27510 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27510 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,480/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($61,837/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27510 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27510 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.3% of ZIP 27510 households are renters, while 27.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27510 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27510 compare to the rest of Carrboro?

ZIP 27510 sits right at the Carrboro citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27510 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27510 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,480/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 27510's median household income ($61,837/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27510 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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