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ZIP 28075

Pop. 21,517·Cabarrus County·4th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,389/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
+$438
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ZIP 28075 · $2,389
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,530
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,960
Research median
$2,530/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$28,668/yr
At $2,389/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCabarrus County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28075 (Harrisburg, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,517
Median income
$144,288
Median age
41.4
Renters
7.2%
Age distribution
26.4%
15.4%
33.5%
12.8%
Under 1826.4%
18–3415.4%
35–5433.5%
55–6412%
65+12.8%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
60%
15.3%
12.2%
White60%
Black15.3%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian12.2%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
14.8%
25%
55.3%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+55.3%
Housing tenure
92.8%
Owner92.8%
Renter7.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28075 in Harrisburg, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,734 → $144,288
up 18.5%
Population
21,431 → 21,517
up 0.4%
Renter share
8.8% → 7.2%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
50.4% → 55.3%
+4.9 pts
Median age
37.2 → 41.4
+4.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28075 in Harrisburg, NC now reports about $144,288, up from $121,734 in 2021. About 7.2% of households rent today, against 8.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.4% to 55.3%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 28075 covers Harrisburg, NC. The median rent here is $2,389/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,530/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($144,288/yr), ZIP 28075 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28075?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28075 (Harrisburg, NC) is $2,389. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28075 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28075's median rent of $2,389/mo is $438 (22%) above the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 28075 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28075 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #4 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,389/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28075?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,389/mo in ZIP 28075. The local median household income is $144,288/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28075?

Rent in ZIP 28075 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28075 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28075 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,389/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($144,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28075 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28075 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.2% of ZIP 28075 households are renters, while 92.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28075 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28075 compare to the rest of Harrisburg?

ZIP 28075 is pricier than Harrisburg as a whole. At $2,389/mo, it's $6 above the Harrisburg citywide median of $2,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28075 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28075 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,389/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 28075's median household income ($144,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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