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ZIP 27530

Pop. 37,634·Wayne County·195th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,367/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$598
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ZIP 27530 · $1,367
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,160/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
$16,404/yr
At $1,367/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWayne County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 4.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27530 (Goldsboro, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,634
Median income
$54,504
Median age
39.3
Renters
44%
Age distribution
24.2%
20.4%
23.4%
13.8%
18.2%
Under 1824.2%
18–3420.4%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.8%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
46.6%
41.4%
White46.6%
Black41.4%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian1.4%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
12.3%
29.8%
35.5%
22.5%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
56%
44%
Owner56%
Renter44%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27530 in Goldsboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,554 → $54,504
up 14.6%
Population
37,275 → 37,634
up 1.0%
Renter share
40.2% → 44%
+3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
20.3% → 22.5%
+2.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $47,554 in 2021 to $54,504 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 37,275 to 37,634 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 44% of households rent today, against 40.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.3% to 22.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27530 covers Goldsboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,367/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($54,504/yr), ZIP 27530 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27530?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27530 (Goldsboro, NC) is $1,367. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27530 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27530's median rent of $1,367/mo is $598 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27530 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27530 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #195 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,367/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27530?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,367/mo in ZIP 27530. The local median household income is $54,504/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27530?

Rent in ZIP 27530 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27530 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27530 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,367/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($54,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27530 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27530 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44% of ZIP 27530 households are renters, while 56% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27530 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27530 compare to the rest of Goldsboro?

ZIP 27530 is more affordable than Goldsboro overall. At $1,367/mo, it's $21 below the Goldsboro citywide median of $1,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27530 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27530 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,367/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 27530's median household income ($54,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27530 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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