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ZIP 27856

Pop. 17,081·Nash County·210th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,260/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.5%
vs US Median
-$705
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27856 · $1,260
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,140/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
$15,120/yr
At $1,260/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyNash County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27856 (Nashville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,081
Median income
$66,510
Median age
39.9
Renters
33%
Age distribution
22.6%
20.8%
23.9%
14%
18.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3420.8%
35–5423.9%
55–6414%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
61.3%
33%
White61.3%
Black33%
Hispanic3.6%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
13.6%
37.3%
30.2%
18.8%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma37.3%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+18.8%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27856 in Nashville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,756 → $66,510
up 13.2%
Population
17,001 → 17,081
up 0.5%
Renter share
28.4% → 33%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 18.8%
-0.9 pts

Median household income grew from $58,756 to $66,510 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.2% shift. About 33% of households rent today, against 28.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27856 covers Nashville, NC. The median rent here is $1,260/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($66,510/yr), ZIP 27856 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27856?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27856 (Nashville, NC) is $1,260. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27856 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27856's median rent of $1,260/mo is $705 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27856 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27856 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #210 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,260/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27856?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,260/mo in ZIP 27856. The local median household income is $66,510/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27856?

Rent in ZIP 27856 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27856 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27856 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,260/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($66,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27856 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27856 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 27856 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27856 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27856 compare to the rest of Nashville?

ZIP 27856 sits right at the Nashville citywide median of $1,260/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27856 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27856 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,260/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 27856's median household income ($66,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27856 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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