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ZIP 27909

Pop. 40,869·Pasquotank County·136th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,607/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$358
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ZIP 27909 · $1,607
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,190/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
$19,284/yr
At $1,607/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyPasquotank County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27909 (Elizabeth City, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,869
Median income
$66,732
Median age
39.7
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
21.4%
23.4%
23.3%
13.3%
18.7%
Under 1821.4%
18–3423.4%
35–5423.3%
55–6413.3%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
55.1%
34.7%
White55.1%
Black34.7%
Hispanic6%
Asian1.4%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
26.7%
35.1%
27.6%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27909 in Elizabeth City, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,583 → $66,732
up 17.9%
Population
40,284 → 40,869
up 1.5%
Renter share
36.8% → 32.5%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 27.6%
+1.9 pts
Median age
39 → 39.7
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,583 in 2021 to $66,732 more recently. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 40,284 residents to roughly 40,869. Renters now make up 32.5% of households, compared with 36.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27909 covers Elizabeth City, NC. The median rent here is $1,607/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($66,732/yr), ZIP 27909 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27909?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27909 (Elizabeth City, NC) is $1,607. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27909 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27909's median rent of $1,607/mo is $358 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27909 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27909 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #136 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,607/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,607/mo in ZIP 27909. The local median household income is $66,732/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27909?

Rent in ZIP 27909 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27909 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27909 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,607/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($66,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27909 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27909 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of ZIP 27909 households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27909 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27909 compare to the rest of Elizabeth City?

ZIP 27909 sits right at the Elizabeth City citywide median of $1,607/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27909 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27909 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,607/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 27909's median household income ($66,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27909 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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