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ZIP 28144

Pop. 27,977·Rowan County·197th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,354/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
-$611
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ZIP 28144 · $1,354
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,250/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
$16,248/yr
At $1,354/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyRowan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28144 (Salisbury, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,977
Median income
$52,568
Median age
38.9
Renters
45.3%
Age distribution
21%
24%
23.2%
13.1%
18.7%
Under 1821%
18–3424%
35–5423.2%
55–6413.1%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
51.7%
35.9%
12.2%
White51.7%
Black35.9%
Hispanic12.2%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
30.6%
28.5%
29.9%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+29.9%
Housing tenure
54.7%
45.3%
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28144 in Salisbury, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,986 → $52,568
up 16.9%
Population
26,376 → 27,977
up 6.1%
Renter share
45.9% → 45.3%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 29.9%
+3.4 pts
Median age
40.4 → 38.9
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $44,986 to $52,568 across the same window, up 16.9% versus 2021. The population has grown by 6.1% since 2021, moving from about 26,376 residents to roughly 27,977. College-educated residents now make up 29.9% of adults here, versus 26.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28144 covers Salisbury, NC. The median rent here is $1,354/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($52,568/yr), ZIP 28144 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 28144?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28144 (Salisbury, NC) is $1,354. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28144 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28144's median rent of $1,354/mo is $611 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28144 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28144 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #197 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,354/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,354/mo in ZIP 28144. The local median household income is $52,568/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28144?

Rent in ZIP 28144 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28144 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28144 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,354/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($52,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28144 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28144 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.3% of ZIP 28144 households are renters, while 54.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28144 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28144 compare to the rest of Salisbury?

ZIP 28144 is pricier than Salisbury as a whole. At $1,354/mo, it's $148 above the Salisbury citywide median of $1,206/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28144 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28144 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,354/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 28144's median household income ($52,568/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28144 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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