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ZIP 27536

Pop. 15,298·Vance County·227th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$883/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$1,082
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27536 · $883
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$730
1 BR
$730
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,180
4 BR+
$1,300
Research median
$960/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
$10,596/yr
At $883/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyVance County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27536 (Henderson, NC) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,298
Median income
$39,985
Median age
37.2
Renters
62.3%
Age distribution
25%
22.4%
22%
13.8%
16.7%
Under 1825%
18–3422.4%
35–5422%
55–6413.8%
65+16.7%
Gender
44.6%
55.4%
Male44.6%
Female55.4%
Race & ethnicity
22.1%
62.8%
White22.1%
Black62.8%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.3%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
17.4%
35.4%
31.8%
15.4%
No HS diploma17.4%
HS diploma35.4%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+15.4%
Housing tenure
37.7%
62.3%
Owner37.7%
Renter62.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27536 in Henderson, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,835 → $39,985
up 8.6%
Population
15,674 → 15,298
down 2.4%
Renter share
59.2% → 62.3%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19% → 15.4%
-3.6 pts
Median age
33.8 → 37.2
+3.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $39,985 today, compared with $36,835 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 15,674 residents to roughly 15,298. Renters now make up 62.3% of households, compared with 59.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 15.4% of adults here, versus 19% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27536 covers Henderson, NC. The median rent here is $883/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($39,985/yr), ZIP 27536 ranks as affordable 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 27536?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27536 (Henderson, NC) is $883. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27536 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27536's median rent of $883/mo is $1,082 (55%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27536 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27536 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #227 out of 227 ZIPs at $883/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27536?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $883/mo in ZIP 27536. The local median household income is $39,985/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27536?

Rent in ZIP 27536 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27536 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27536 is considered affordable for renters. At $883/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($39,985/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27536 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27536 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.3% of ZIP 27536 households are renters, while 37.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27536 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27536 compare to the rest of Henderson?

ZIP 27536 is more affordable than Henderson overall. At $883/mo, it's $89 below the Henderson citywide median of $972/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27536 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27536 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $883/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 27536's median household income ($39,985/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27536 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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