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ZIP 28001

Pop. 26,424·Stanly County·160th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,501/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
-$464
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ZIP 28001 · $1,501
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$650
1 BR
$720
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$950/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
$18,012/yr
At $1,501/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyStanly County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28001 (Albemarle, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,424
Median income
$54,804
Median age
41.8
Renters
33.3%
Age distribution
21.2%
20.4%
23.8%
13.3%
21.3%
Under 1821.2%
18–3420.4%
35–5423.8%
55–6413.3%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
16.6%
White74.1%
Black16.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian2.9%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
31.2%
37.1%
20.8%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma31.2%
Some college37.1%
Bachelor's+20.8%
Housing tenure
66.7%
33.3%
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28001 in Albemarle, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,701 → $54,804
up 8.1%
Population
25,941 → 26,424
up 1.9%
Renter share
34.5% → 33.3%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 20.8%
+3.1 pts
Median age
42.3 → 41.8
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,701 in 2021 to $54,804 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 25,941 to 26,424 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.7% to 20.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28001 covers Albemarle, NC. The median rent here is $1,501/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($54,804/yr), ZIP 28001 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28001 (Albemarle, NC) is $1,501. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28001's median rent of $1,501/mo is $464 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28001 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28001 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #160 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,501/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,501/mo in ZIP 28001. The local median household income is $54,804/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28001?

Rent in ZIP 28001 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28001 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,501/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($54,804/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28001 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of ZIP 28001 households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28001 compare to the rest of Albemarle?

ZIP 28001 sits right at the Albemarle citywide median of $1,501/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,501/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 28001's median household income ($54,804/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28001 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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