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ZIP 27889

Pop. 24,371·Beaufort County·215th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,225/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$740
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 27889 · $1,225
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$990/mo

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$14,700/yr
At $1,225/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBeaufort County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27889 (Washington, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,371
Median income
$53,179
Median age
46.9
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
17.1%
18.6%
23.7%
15.3%
25.2%
Under 1817.1%
18–3418.6%
35–5423.7%
55–6415.3%
65+25.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
62%
26.5%
White62%
Black26.5%
Hispanic10.5%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
29.1%
37.3%
21.7%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college37.3%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27889 in Washington, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,711 → $53,179
up 13.8%
Population
24,661 → 24,371
down 1.2%
Renter share
34.8% → 39.1%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 21.7%
+1.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27889 in Washington, NC now reports about $53,179, up from $46,711 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 24,661 residents to roughly 24,371. Renters now make up 39.1% of households, compared with 34.8% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 27889

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 27889 covers Washington, NC. The median rent here is $1,225/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($53,179/yr), ZIP 27889 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 27889?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27889 (Washington, NC) is $1,225. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27889 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27889's median rent of $1,225/mo is $740 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27889 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27889 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #215 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,225/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27889?

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 $1,225/mo in ZIP 27889. The local median household income is $53,179/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27889?

Rent in ZIP 27889 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 27889 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27889 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,225/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($53,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27889 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27889 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 27889 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27889 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27889 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 27889 sits right at the Washington citywide median of $1,225/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27889 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27889 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,225/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 27889's median household income ($53,179/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27889 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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