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ZIP 27804

Pop. 30,713·Nash County·184th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$550
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ZIP 27804 · $1,415
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,210/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
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyNash County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27804 (Rocky Mount, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,713
Median income
$61,359
Median age
41.2
Renters
46%
Age distribution
20.3%
22.4%
25%
12.1%
20.2%
Under 1820.3%
18–3422.4%
35–5425%
55–6412.1%
65+20.2%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
38.7%
49.8%
White38.7%
Black49.8%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian2.2%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
27.3%
34.1%
28.9%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma27.3%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
54%
46%
Owner54%
Renter46%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27804 in Rocky Mount, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,889 → $61,359
up 11.8%
Population
29,658 → 30,713
up 3.6%
Renter share
44.1% → 46%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 28.9%
+2.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $54,889 to $61,359 across the same window, up 11.8% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 29,658 residents to roughly 30,713. Renters now make up 46% of households, compared with 44.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.9% of adults here, versus 26.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27804 covers Rocky Mount, NC. The median rent here is $1,415/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 28% of local median household income ($61,359/yr), ZIP 27804 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27804?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27804 (Rocky Mount, NC) is $1,415. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27804 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27804's median rent of $1,415/mo is $550 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27804 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27804 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #184 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,415/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27804?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,415/mo in ZIP 27804. The local median household income is $61,359/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27804?

Rent in ZIP 27804 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27804 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27804 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27804 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27804 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46% of ZIP 27804 households are renters, while 54% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27804 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27804 compare to the rest of Rocky Mount?

ZIP 27804 is pricier than Rocky Mount as a whole. At $1,415/mo, it's $115 above the Rocky Mount citywide median of $1,300/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27804 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27804 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 27804's median household income ($61,359/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27804 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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