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ZIP 27526

Pop. 61,588·Wake County·37th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,965/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
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ZIP 27526 · $1,965
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$1,830/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,580/yr
At $1,965/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWake County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27526 (Fuquay Varina, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,588
Median income
$110,017
Median age
39.6
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
25.6%
18.3%
28.6%
15.7%
Under 1825.6%
18–3418.3%
35–5428.6%
55–6411.7%
65+15.7%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
13.5%
White71.1%
Black13.5%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
19.7%
28.7%
46.4%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma19.7%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+46.4%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27526 in Fuquay Varina, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,560 → $1,965
up 26.0%
Income
$82,896 → $110,017
up 32.7%
Population
54,878 → 61,588
up 12.2%
Renter share
22.1% → 19.5%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
41.5% → 46.4%
+4.9 pts
Median age
38.5 → 39.6
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 27526 in Fuquay Varina, NC has shifted from $1,560 to $1,965, up 26.0% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,896 in 2021 to $110,017 more recently. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 27526 in Fuquay Varina, NC adding about 6,710 residents over the five-year window, up 12.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 22.1% to 19.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.5% to 46.4% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 27526 in Fuquay Varina, NC market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27526 covers Fuquay Varina, NC. The median rent here is $1,965/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($110,017/yr), ZIP 27526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27526 (Fuquay Varina, NC) is $1,965. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27526's median rent of $1,965/mo is exactly at the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27526 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27526 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #37 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,965/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27526?

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 $1,965/mo in ZIP 27526. The local median household income is $110,017/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27526?

Rent in ZIP 27526 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,965/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($110,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 27526 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27526 compare to the rest of Fuquay Varina?

ZIP 27526 is pricier than Fuquay Varina as a whole. At $1,965/mo, it's $2 above the Fuquay Varina citywide median of $1,963/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,965/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 27526's median household income ($110,017/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27526 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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