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ZIP 28086

Pop. 29,460·Cleveland County·74th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,793/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$172
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28086 · $1,793
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,410
Research median
$970/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
$21,516/yr
At $1,793/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCleveland County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28086 (Kings Mountain, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,460
Median income
$62,414
Median age
41.2
Renters
27.6%
Age distribution
22.7%
21.8%
24.3%
14.6%
16.5%
Under 1822.7%
18–3421.8%
35–5424.3%
55–6414.6%
65+16.5%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
73.3%
16.1%
White73.3%
Black16.1%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian1.8%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
14.9%
34.8%
32.8%
17.5%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
72.4%
27.6%
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28086 in Kings Mountain, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,575 → $62,414
up 18.7%
Population
27,478 → 29,460
up 7.2%
Renter share
26.8% → 27.6%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
15.9% → 17.5%
+1.6 pts
Median age
41.9 → 41.2
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $62,414 today, compared with $52,575 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 28086 in Kings Mountain, NC adding about 1,982 residents over the five-year window, up 7.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28086 covers Kings Mountain, NC. The median rent here is $1,793/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($62,414/yr), ZIP 28086 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 28086?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28086 (Kings Mountain, NC) is $1,793. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28086 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28086's median rent of $1,793/mo is $172 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28086 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28086 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #74 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,793/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28086?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,793/mo in ZIP 28086. The local median household income is $62,414/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28086?

Rent in ZIP 28086 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28086 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28086 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,793/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($62,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28086 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28086 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.6% of ZIP 28086 households are renters, while 72.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28086 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28086 compare to the rest of Kings Mountain?

ZIP 28086 sits right at the Kings Mountain citywide median of $1,793/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28086 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28086 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,793/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 28086's median household income ($62,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28086 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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