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ZIP 28078

Pop. 71,657·Mecklenburg County·42nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,946/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$19
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 28078 · $1,946
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$3,270
Research median
$2,090/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
$23,352/yr
At $1,946/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
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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 (-0.4% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28078 (Huntersville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,657
Median income
$120,831
Median age
40
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
24.5%
18.3%
31.6%
12.8%
12.8%
Under 1824.5%
18–3418.3%
35–5431.6%
55–6412.8%
65+12.8%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
70%
12.5%
White70%
Black12.5%
Hispanic8%
Asian6.5%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
15.2%
25%
56.3%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma15.2%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+56.3%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28078 in Huntersville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,543 → $1,946
up 26.1%
Income
$102,773 → $120,831
up 17.6%
Population
67,234 → 71,657
up 6.6%
Renter share
26.5% → 28.4%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
54.1% → 56.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 28078 in Huntersville, NC has shifted from $1,543 to $1,946, up 26.1% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28078 in Huntersville, NC now reports about $120,831, up from $102,773 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28078 in Huntersville, NC adding about 4,423 residents over the five-year window, up 6.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 26.5% to 28.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.1% to 56.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 28078 in Huntersville, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28078 covers Huntersville, NC. The median rent here is $1,946/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($120,831/yr), ZIP 28078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28078 (Huntersville, NC) is $1,946. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28078's median rent of $1,946/mo is $19 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28078 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28078 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #42 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,946/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,946/mo in ZIP 28078. The local median household income is $120,831/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28078?

Rent in ZIP 28078 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28078 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,946/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($120,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 28078 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28078 compare to the rest of Huntersville?

ZIP 28078 is pricier than Huntersville as a whole. At $1,946/mo, it's $55 above the Huntersville citywide median of $1,891/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,946/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 28078's median household income ($120,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28078 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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