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ZIP 28134

Pop. 13,245·Mecklenburg County·3rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,443/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$478
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ZIP 28134 · $2,443
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,960
Research median
$1,890/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,316/yr
At $2,443/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 (+1.2% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28134 (Pineville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,245
Median income
$85,681
Median age
34.6
Renters
36%
Age distribution
26.7%
23.9%
23.3%
12.7%
13.5%
Under 1826.7%
18–3423.9%
35–5423.3%
55–6412.7%
65+13.5%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
49.4%
17.7%
22%
White49.4%
Black17.7%
Hispanic22%
Asian5%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
17.7%
28.2%
46.2%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+46.2%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28134 in Pineville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,580 → $85,681
up 43.8%
Population
12,315 → 13,245
up 7.6%
Renter share
37.8% → 36%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
40.8% → 46.2%
+5.4 pts
Median age
37 → 34.6
-2.4 yrs

Median household income grew from $59,580 to $85,681 between 2021 and 2024, a 43.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 12,315 to 13,245 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.6% change. About 36% of households rent today, against 37.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.8% to 46.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28134 covers Pineville, NC. The median rent here is $2,443/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($85,681/yr), ZIP 28134 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28134?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28134 (Pineville, NC) is $2,443. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28134 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28134's median rent of $2,443/mo is $478 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28134 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28134 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #3 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,443/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28134?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,443/mo in ZIP 28134. The local median household income is $85,681/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28134?

Rent in ZIP 28134 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28134 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28134 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,443/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($85,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28134 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28134 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 28134 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28134 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28134 compare to the rest of Pineville?

ZIP 28134 is pricier than Pineville as a whole. At $2,443/mo, it's $614 above the Pineville citywide median of $1,829/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28134 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28134 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,443/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 28134's median household income ($85,681/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28134 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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