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ZIP 27577

Pop. 28,354·Johnston County·68th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,809/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$156
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ZIP 27577 · $1,809
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,350/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
$21,708/yr
At $1,809/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyJohnston County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27577 (Smithfield, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,354
Median income
$62,758
Median age
41.3
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
24.1%
17.2%
28.3%
13.5%
16.9%
Under 1824.1%
18–3417.2%
35–5428.3%
55–6413.5%
65+16.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
18.1%
19.1%
White62.9%
Black18.1%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
13.9%
33.8%
32%
20.2%
No HS diploma13.9%
HS diploma33.8%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27577 in Smithfield, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,674 → $62,758
up 21.4%
Population
25,950 → 28,354
up 9.3%
Renter share
33.1% → 26.8%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 20.2%
-1.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $51,674 to $62,758 across the same window, up 21.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 9.3% since 2021, moving from about 25,950 residents to roughly 28,354. Renters now make up 26.8% of households, compared with 33.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27577 covers Smithfield, NC. The median rent here is $1,809/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($62,758/yr), ZIP 27577 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27577?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27577 (Smithfield, NC) is $1,809. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27577 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27577's median rent of $1,809/mo is $156 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27577 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27577 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #68 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,809/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27577?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,809/mo in ZIP 27577. The local median household income is $62,758/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27577?

Rent in ZIP 27577 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27577 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27577 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,809/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($62,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27577 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27577 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 27577 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27577 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27577 compare to the rest of Smithfield?

ZIP 27577 is more affordable than Smithfield overall. At $1,809/mo, it's $23 below the Smithfield citywide median of $1,832/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27577 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27577 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,809/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 27577's median household income ($62,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27577 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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