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ZIP 27834

Pop. 56,347·Pitt County·206th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,296/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$669
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ZIP 27834 · $1,296
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,120/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,552/yr
At $1,296/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyPitt County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27834 (Greenville, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,347
Median income
$48,935
Median age
32.6
Renters
62.6%
Age distribution
23.1%
30.5%
22.9%
13.5%
Under 1823.1%
18–3430.5%
35–5422.9%
55–649.9%
65+13.5%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
32.9%
53.2%
White32.9%
Black53.2%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian2.4%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
28.6%
32%
27.4%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
37.4%
62.6%
Owner37.4%
Renter62.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27834 in Greenville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$942 → $1,296
up 37.6%
Income
$40,471 → $48,935
up 20.9%
Population
55,864 → 56,347
up 0.9%
Renter share
61.5% → 62.6%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 27.4%
+0.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 27834 in Greenville, NC has increased by $354 per month, settling near $1,296 after starting the period at $942. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27834 in Greenville, NC now reports about $48,935, up from $40,471 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 27834 in Greenville, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27834 covers Greenville, NC. The median rent here is $1,296/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($48,935/yr), ZIP 27834 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27834?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27834 (Greenville, NC) is $1,296. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27834 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27834's median rent of $1,296/mo is $669 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27834 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27834 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #206 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,296/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27834?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,296/mo in ZIP 27834. The local median household income is $48,935/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27834?

Rent in ZIP 27834 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27834 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27834 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,296/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($48,935/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27834 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27834 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.6% of ZIP 27834 households are renters, while 37.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27834 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27834 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 27834 is more affordable than Greenville overall. At $1,296/mo, it's $50 below the Greenville citywide median of $1,346/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27834 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27834 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,296/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 27834's median household income ($48,935/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27834 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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