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ZIP 28079

Pop. 43,035·Union County·17th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,061/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$96
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ZIP 28079 · $2,061
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,930
1 BR
$2,030
2 BR
$2,220
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,220/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
$24,732/yr
At $2,061/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyUnion County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28079 (Lake Park, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,035
Median income
$100,516
Median age
37
Renters
20.7%
Age distribution
26.3%
20.2%
30.6%
Under 1826.3%
18–3420.2%
35–5430.6%
55–6411.5%
65+11.3%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
White71.4%
Black11%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian3.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
23.5%
29.9%
40.1%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+40.1%
Housing tenure
79.3%
20.7%
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28079 in Lake Park, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,584 → $2,061
up 30.1%
Income
$86,692 → $100,516
up 15.9%
Population
40,013 → 43,035
up 7.6%
Renter share
15.6% → 20.7%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 40.1%
+1.2 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 28079 in Lake Park, NC has climbed from $1,584 to $2,061, a 30.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $86,692 to $100,516 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.6% since 2021, moving from about 40,013 residents to roughly 43,035. Renters now make up 20.7% of households, compared with 15.6% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28079 in Lake Park, 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28079 covers Lake Park, NC. The median rent here is $2,061/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($100,516/yr), ZIP 28079 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28079?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28079 (Lake Park, NC) is $2,061. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28079 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28079's median rent of $2,061/mo is $96 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28079 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28079 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #17 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,061/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28079?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,061/mo in ZIP 28079. The local median household income is $100,516/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28079?

Rent in ZIP 28079 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28079 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28079 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,061/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($100,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28079 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28079 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.7% of ZIP 28079 households are renters, while 79.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28079 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 28079 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28079 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,061/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 28079's median household income ($100,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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