RentDataNowRentDataNow
ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 28025

Part of Concord, NC
Pop. 58,334·Cabarrus County·65th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,831/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$134
Falling (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss 28025 rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
ZIP 28025 · $1,831
More expensive than 50% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,440/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,972/yr
At $1,831/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCabarrus County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28025 (Concord, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,334
Median income
$79,545
Median age
36.6
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
24.9%
22.8%
25.9%
12.4%
14%
Under 1824.9%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.9%
55–6412.4%
65+14%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
59.6%
21.3%
15.7%
White59.6%
Black21.3%
Hispanic15.7%
Asian1.2%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
29.2%
30.1%
31.6%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+31.6%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28025 in Concord, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,393 → $1,831
up 31.4%
Income
$62,468 → $79,545
up 27.3%
Population
55,265 → 58,334
up 5.6%
Renter share
29.5% → 30.9%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 31.6%
+3.1 pts
Median age
39.2 → 36.6
-2.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 28025 in Concord, NC has climbed from $1,393 to $1,831, a 31.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $62,468 to $79,545 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 55,265 residents to roughly 58,334. College-educated residents now make up 31.6% of adults here, versus 28.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28025 in Concord, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 28025

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 28025

About renting in ZIP 28025

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28025 covers Concord, NC. The median rent here is $1,831/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($79,545/yr), ZIP 28025 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 28025?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28025 (Concord, NC) is $1,831. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28025 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28025's median rent of $1,831/mo is $134 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28025 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28025 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #65 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,831/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28025?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,831/mo in ZIP 28025. The local median household income is $79,545/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28025?

Rent in ZIP 28025 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28025 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28025 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,831/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($79,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28025 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28025 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 28025 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28025 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28025 compare to the rest of Concord?

ZIP 28025 is pricier than Concord as a whole. At $1,831/mo, it's $26 above the Concord citywide median of $1,805/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28025 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28025 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,831/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28025's median household income ($79,545/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28025 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Schools nearby

Public schools near ZIP 28025 (Concord, NC)

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.