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ZIP 27534

Pop. 30,415·Wayne County·150th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,549/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$416
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ZIP 27534 · $1,549
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,350
Research median
$1,450/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,588/yr
At $1,549/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWayne 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, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27534 (Goldsboro, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,415
Median income
$62,574
Median age
39
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
21.7%
23.8%
22.6%
12.8%
19.1%
Under 1821.7%
18–3423.8%
35–5422.6%
55–6412.8%
65+19.1%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
51.5%
31.2%
White51.5%
Black31.2%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian2.2%
Other4%
Education (25+)
26.8%
33%
30.9%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+30.9%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27534 in Goldsboro, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,461 → $62,574
up 21.6%
Population
29,591 → 30,415
up 2.8%
Renter share
45.2% → 47.6%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28% → 30.9%
+2.9 pts

Median household income climbed from $51,461 to $62,574 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 27534 in Goldsboro, NC adding about 824 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 45.2% to 47.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28% to 30.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27534 covers Goldsboro, NC. The median rent here is $1,549/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,574/yr), ZIP 27534 ranks as moderate 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 27534?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27534 (Goldsboro, NC) is $1,549. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27534 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27534's median rent of $1,549/mo is $416 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27534 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27534 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #150 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,549/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27534?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,549/mo in ZIP 27534. The local median household income is $62,574/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27534?

Rent in ZIP 27534 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27534 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27534 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,549/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27534 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27534 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of ZIP 27534 households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27534 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27534 compare to the rest of Goldsboro?

ZIP 27534 is pricier than Goldsboro as a whole. At $1,549/mo, it's $161 above the Goldsboro citywide median of $1,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27534 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27534 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,549/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 27534's median household income ($62,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27534 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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