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ZIP 27527

Part of Clayton, NC
Pop. 39,256·Johnston County·58th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,870/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$95
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ZIP 27527 · $1,870
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$3,200
Research median
$1,910/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
$22,440/yr
At $1,870/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyJohnston County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27527 (Clayton, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,256
Median income
$115,035
Median age
35.7
Renters
19.2%
Age distribution
29.6%
19.4%
29.6%
Under 1829.6%
18–3419.4%
35–5429.6%
55–6410.5%
65+10.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
63.5%
18%
14.1%
White63.5%
Black18%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian1%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
17.6%
32.2%
47%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+47%
Housing tenure
80.8%
19.2%
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27527 in Clayton, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,508 → $1,870
up 24.0%
Income
$93,460 → $115,035
up 23.1%
Population
30,923 → 39,256
up 26.9%
Renter share
16.2% → 19.2%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
42.2% → 47%
+4.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 27527 in Clayton, NC has climbed by $362 per month, settling near $1,870 after starting the period at $1,508. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27527 in Clayton, NC now reports about $115,035, up from $93,460 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,923 to 39,256 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.9% change. About 19.2% of households rent today, against 16.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.2% to 47%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 27527 in Clayton, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27527 covers Clayton, NC. The median rent here is $1,870/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($115,035/yr), ZIP 27527 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27527?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27527 (Clayton, NC) is $1,870. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27527 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27527's median rent of $1,870/mo is $95 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27527 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27527 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #58 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,870/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27527?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,870/mo in ZIP 27527. The local median household income is $115,035/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27527?

Rent in ZIP 27527 has increased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27527 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27527 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,870/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($115,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27527 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27527 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.2% of ZIP 27527 households are renters, while 80.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27527 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27527 compare to the rest of Clayton?

ZIP 27527 is pricier than Clayton as a whole. At $1,870/mo, it's $8 above the Clayton citywide median of $1,862/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27527 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27527 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,870/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 27527's median household income ($115,035/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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