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ZIP 27521

Part of Coats, NC
Pop. 6,549·Harnett County·202nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,323/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.6%
vs US Median
-$642
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27521 · $1,323
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$940/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,876/yr
At $1,323/mo median
Location
CityCoats
StateNC
CountyHarnett County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27521 (Coats, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,549
Median income
$61,590
Median age
40.9
Renters
31.8%
Age distribution
22.8%
19.3%
23.7%
22.4%
Under 1822.8%
18–3419.3%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.8%
65+22.4%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
66.4%
23.3%
White66.4%
Black8.7%
Hispanic23.3%
Asian0.9%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
19%
24.9%
32.7%
23.4%
No HS diploma19%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
68.2%
31.8%
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27521 in Coats, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,196 → $61,590
up 27.8%
Population
6,606 → 6,549
down 0.9%
Renter share
31.8% → 31.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 23.4%
+6.6 pts
Median age
38.2 → 40.9
+2.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $48,196 to $61,590 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.8% shift. College-educated residents now make up 23.4% of adults here, versus 16.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27521 covers Coats, NC. The median rent here is $1,323/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($61,590/yr), ZIP 27521 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27521?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27521 (Coats, NC) is $1,323. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27521 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27521's median rent of $1,323/mo is $642 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27521 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27521 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #202 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,323/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27521?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,323/mo in ZIP 27521. The local median household income is $61,590/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27521?

Rent in ZIP 27521 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27521 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27521 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,323/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($61,590/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27521 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27521 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.8% of ZIP 27521 households are renters, while 68.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27521 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 27521 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27521 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,323/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 27521's median household income ($61,590/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27521 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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