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ZIP 27858

Pop. 58,774·Pitt County·183rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,418/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$547
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ZIP 27858 · $1,418
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,180/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
$17,016/yr
At $1,418/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyPitt County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27858 (Greenville, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,774
Median income
$59,713
Median age
26.1
Renters
57.1%
Age distribution
15.1%
44.9%
18.8%
Under 1815.1%
18–3444.9%
35–5418.8%
55–649.2%
65+12%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
68.6%
21%
White68.6%
Black21%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.7%
Other3%
Education (25+)
19.6%
28.8%
46.1%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma19.6%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
42.9%
57.1%
Owner42.9%
Renter57.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27858 in Greenville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$936 → $1,418
up 51.5%
Income
$51,337 → $59,713
up 16.3%
Population
56,361 → 58,774
up 4.3%
Renter share
56.5% → 57.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 46.1%
+1.7 pts
Median age
25.3 → 26.1
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 27858 in Greenville, NC has increased from $936 to $1,418, a 51.5% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $51,337 to $59,713 across the same window, up 16.3% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 56,361 residents to roughly 58,774. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 27858 in Greenville, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27858 covers Greenville, NC. The median rent here is $1,418/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($59,713/yr), ZIP 27858 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27858?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27858 (Greenville, NC) is $1,418. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27858 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27858's median rent of $1,418/mo is $547 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27858 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27858 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #183 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,418/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27858?

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 $1,418/mo in ZIP 27858. The local median household income is $59,713/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27858?

Rent in ZIP 27858 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27858 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27858 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,418/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($59,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27858 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27858 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.1% of ZIP 27858 households are renters, while 42.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 27858 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 27858 compare to the rest of Greenville?

ZIP 27858 is pricier than Greenville as a whole. At $1,418/mo, it's $72 above the Greenville citywide median of $1,346/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27858 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27858 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,418/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 27858's median household income ($59,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27858 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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