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ZIP 27529

Part of Garner, NC
Pop. 55,242·Wake County·52nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,889/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$76
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ZIP 27529 · $1,889
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,780
Research median
$1,660/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
$22,668/yr
At $1,889/mo median
Location
CityGarner
StateNC
CountyWake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27529 (Garner, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,242
Median income
$85,716
Median age
39.3
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
20.3%
24.4%
28%
12.6%
14.8%
Under 1820.3%
18–3424.4%
35–5428%
55–6412.6%
65+14.8%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
56.7%
22.8%
15.2%
White56.7%
Black22.8%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian2.2%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
21%
31.5%
40.1%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma21%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+40.1%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27529 in Garner, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,417 → $1,889
up 33.3%
Income
$72,757 → $85,716
up 17.8%
Population
52,306 → 55,242
up 5.6%
Renter share
28.8% → 28.9%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37% → 40.1%
+3.1 pts
Median age
37.9 → 39.3
+1.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 27529 in Garner, NC has climbed 33.3% since 2021, going from about $1,417 per month to roughly $1,889 today. Household income in the area moved from $72,757 to $85,716 across the same window, up 17.8% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 52,306 to 55,242 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37% to 40.1%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 27529 in Garner, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27529 covers Garner, NC. The median rent here is $1,889/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($85,716/yr), ZIP 27529 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27529?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27529 (Garner, NC) is $1,889. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27529 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27529's median rent of $1,889/mo is $76 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27529 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27529 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #52 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,889/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27529?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,889/mo in ZIP 27529. The local median household income is $85,716/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27529?

Rent in ZIP 27529 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27529 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27529 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,889/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($85,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27529 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27529 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of ZIP 27529 households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27529 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27529 compare to the rest of Garner?

ZIP 27529 is more affordable than Garner overall. At $1,889/mo, it's $9 below the Garner citywide median of $1,898/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27529 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27529 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,889/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 27529's median household income ($85,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27529 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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