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ZIP 27545

Pop. 34,163·Wake County·84th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,759/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$206
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ZIP 27545 · $1,759
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$3,000
Research median
$1,790/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,108/yr
At $1,759/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWake County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27545 (Knightdale, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,163
Median income
$91,527
Median age
33.8
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
28.9%
22.1%
29.4%
Under 1828.9%
18–3422.1%
35–5429.4%
55–649.7%
65+9.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
33.8%
37.8%
21.5%
White33.8%
Black37.8%
Hispanic21.5%
Asian4.2%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
20%
29%
40.2%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma20%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+40.2%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27545 in Knightdale, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,308 → $1,759
up 34.5%
Income
$70,452 → $91,527
up 29.9%
Population
32,171 → 34,163
up 6.2%
Renter share
26.3% → 29.5%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 40.2%
+4.7 pts
Median age
36 → 33.8
-2.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 27545 in Knightdale, NC has shifted from $1,308 to $1,759, up 34.5% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27545 in Knightdale, NC now reports about $91,527, up from $70,452 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27545 in Knightdale, NC adding about 1,992 residents over the five-year window, up 6.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 26.3% to 29.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.5% to 40.2% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 27545 in Knightdale, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27545 covers Knightdale, NC. The median rent here is $1,759/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($91,527/yr), ZIP 27545 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27545?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27545 (Knightdale, NC) is $1,759. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27545 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27545's median rent of $1,759/mo is $206 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27545 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27545 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #84 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,759/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27545?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in ZIP 27545. The local median household income is $91,527/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27545?

Rent in ZIP 27545 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27545 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27545 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,759/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($91,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27545 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27545 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of ZIP 27545 households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27545 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27545 compare to the rest of Knightdale?

ZIP 27545 sits right at the Knightdale citywide median of $1,759/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27545 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27545 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,759/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 27545's median household income ($91,527/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27545 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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