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ZIP 27803

Pop. 20,055·Nash County·217th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,217/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
+12.8%
vs US Median
-$748
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ZIP 27803 · $1,217
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,210/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,604/yr
At $1,217/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyNash County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, +12.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27803 (Rocky Mount, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,055
Median income
$60,124
Median age
46.5
Renters
38.3%
Age distribution
22.5%
16.2%
22.2%
17%
22%
Under 1822.5%
18–3416.2%
35–5422.2%
55–6417%
65+22%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
43.6%
45%
White43.6%
Black45%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian1.3%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
34.4%
31.4%
22.3%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma34.4%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
61.7%
38.3%
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27803 in Rocky Mount, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,018 → $60,124
up 17.8%
Population
18,857 → 20,055
up 6.4%
Renter share
37.1% → 38.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
24.7% → 22.3%
-2.4 pts
Median age
48.1 → 46.5
-1.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $51,018 to $60,124 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 27803 in Rocky Mount, NC adding about 1,198 residents over the five-year window, up 6.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.7% to 22.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27803 covers Rocky Mount, NC. The median rent here is $1,217/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($60,124/yr), ZIP 27803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27803 (Rocky Mount, NC) is $1,217. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27803's median rent of $1,217/mo is $748 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27803 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27803 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #217 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,217/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,217/mo in ZIP 27803. The local median household income is $60,124/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27803?

Rent in ZIP 27803 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27803 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,217/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($60,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.3% of ZIP 27803 households are renters, while 61.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27803 compare to the rest of Rocky Mount?

ZIP 27803 is more affordable than Rocky Mount overall. At $1,217/mo, it's $83 below the Rocky Mount citywide median of $1,300/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,217/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 27803's median household income ($60,124/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27803 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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