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ZIP 28117

Pop. 48,826·Iredell County·153rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,542/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$423
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ZIP 28117 · $1,542
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,249
2 BR
$1,372
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,300
Research median
$1,372/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
$18,504/yr
At $1,542/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyIredell County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28117 (Mooresville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,826
Median income
$112,976
Median age
44.5
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
19.4%
27.4%
15.2%
18%
Under 1819.9%
18–3419.4%
35–5427.4%
55–6415.2%
65+18%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
79.8%
White79.8%
Black5%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian4.2%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
16.2%
25.7%
55.4%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+55.4%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28117 in Mooresville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,344 → $1,542
up 14.7%
Income
$98,662 → $112,976
up 14.5%
Population
45,346 → 48,826
up 7.7%
Renter share
31.1% → 32.1%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
53.8% → 55.4%
+1.6 pts
Median age
42.9 → 44.5
+1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 28117 in Mooresville, NC stood at $1,344 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,542, reflecting a 14.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $98,662 to $112,976 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.5% shift. The population has grown by 7.7% since 2021, moving from about 45,346 residents to roughly 48,826. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 28117 in Mooresville, 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 28117 covers Mooresville, NC. The median rent here is $1,542/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,249/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,372/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($112,976/yr), ZIP 28117 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28117 (Mooresville, NC) is $1,542. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28117's median rent of $1,542/mo is $423 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28117 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28117 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #153 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,542/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,542/mo in ZIP 28117. The local median household income is $112,976/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28117?

Rent in ZIP 28117 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28117 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,542/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($112,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28117 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 28117 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28117 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28117 compare to the rest of Mooresville?

ZIP 28117 is more affordable than Mooresville overall. At $1,542/mo, it's $79 below the Mooresville citywide median of $1,621/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,542/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 28117's median household income ($112,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28117 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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