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ZIP 27546

Pop. 21,419·Harnett County·109th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,689/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$276
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 27546 · $1,689
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$770
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$940/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
$20,268/yr
At $1,689/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyHarnett County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27546 (Lillington, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,419
Median income
$66,746
Median age
36.7
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
20.9%
24.1%
28.8%
15.6%
Under 1820.9%
18–3424.1%
35–5428.8%
55–6410.6%
65+15.6%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
16.8%
White68.4%
Black16.8%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian0.9%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
31.7%
32.6%
25.5%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27546 in Lillington, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,284 → $66,746
up 20.7%
Population
20,525 → 21,419
up 4.4%
Renter share
32.4% → 32.9%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 25.5%
-1.3 pts
Median age
35.9 → 36.7
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,284 in 2021 to $66,746 more recently. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 20,525 residents to roughly 21,419.

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About renting in ZIP 27546

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27546 covers Lillington, NC. The median rent here is $1,689/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($66,746/yr), ZIP 27546 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27546?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27546 (Lillington, NC) is $1,689. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27546 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27546's median rent of $1,689/mo is $276 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27546 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27546 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #109 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,689/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27546?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,689/mo in ZIP 27546. The local median household income is $66,746/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27546?

Rent in ZIP 27546 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27546 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27546 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,689/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($66,746/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27546 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27546 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of ZIP 27546 households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27546 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27546 compare to the rest of Lillington?

ZIP 27546 is pricier than Lillington as a whole. At $1,689/mo, it's $41 above the Lillington citywide median of $1,648/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27546 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27546 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,689/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 27546's median household income ($66,746/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27546 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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