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ZIP 27596

Pop. 22,232·Franklin County·38th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,964/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$1
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ZIP 27596 · $1,964
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$2,310
Research median
$1,390/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
$23,568/yr
At $1,964/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyFranklin County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27596 (Youngsville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,232
Median income
$95,940
Median age
40.4
Renters
14.1%
Age distribution
24.3%
18.7%
28.4%
15%
13.6%
Under 1824.3%
18–3418.7%
35–5428.4%
55–6415%
65+13.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
73.6%
13.9%
White73.6%
Black13.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian1.4%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
24.1%
30.6%
38.6%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+38.6%
Housing tenure
85.9%
14.1%
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27596 in Youngsville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,564 → $95,940
up 16.2%
Population
18,685 → 22,232
up 19.0%
Renter share
17.8% → 14.1%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 38.6%
+5.3 pts
Median age
41.8 → 40.4
-1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,564 in 2021 to $95,940 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 18,685 to 22,232 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.0% change. About 14.1% of households rent today, against 17.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 33.3% to 38.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27596 covers Youngsville, NC. The median rent here is $1,964/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($95,940/yr), ZIP 27596 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27596?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27596 (Youngsville, NC) is $1,964. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27596 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27596's median rent of $1,964/mo is $1 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27596 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27596 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #38 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,964/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27596?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,964/mo in ZIP 27596. The local median household income is $95,940/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27596?

Rent in ZIP 27596 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27596 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27596 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,964/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($95,940/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27596 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27596 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.1% of ZIP 27596 households are renters, while 85.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27596 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27596 compare to the rest of Youngsville?

ZIP 27596 is pricier than Youngsville as a whole. At $1,964/mo, it's $43 above the Youngsville citywide median of $1,921/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27596 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27596 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,964/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 27596's median household income ($95,940/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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