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ZIP 28146

Pop. 31,292·Rowan County·172nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,459/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
-$506
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ZIP 28146 · $1,459
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,160/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
$17,508/yr
At $1,459/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyRowan County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28146 (Salisbury, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,292
Median income
$69,279
Median age
42.3
Renters
16.9%
Age distribution
23.2%
20.2%
23.2%
14%
19.5%
Under 1823.2%
18–3420.2%
35–5423.2%
55–6414%
65+19.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black9%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.2%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
30.4%
34.7%
26.9%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
83.1%
16.9%
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28146 in Salisbury, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,389 → $69,279
up 18.7%
Population
31,865 → 31,292
down 1.8%
Renter share
19.6% → 16.9%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 26.9%
+5.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28146 in Salisbury, NC now reports about $69,279, up from $58,389 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 31,865 residents to roughly 31,292. Renters now make up 16.9% of households, compared with 19.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.9% of adults here, versus 21% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28146 covers Salisbury, NC. The median rent here is $1,459/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($69,279/yr), ZIP 28146 ranks as affordable 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 28146?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28146 (Salisbury, NC) is $1,459. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28146 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28146's median rent of $1,459/mo is $506 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28146 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28146 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #172 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,459/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28146?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,459/mo in ZIP 28146. The local median household income is $69,279/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28146?

Rent in ZIP 28146 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28146 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28146 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,459/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($69,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28146 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28146 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.9% of ZIP 28146 households are renters, while 83.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28146 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28146 compare to the rest of Salisbury?

ZIP 28146 is pricier than Salisbury as a whole. At $1,459/mo, it's $253 above the Salisbury citywide median of $1,206/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28146 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28146 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,459/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 28146's median household income ($69,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28146 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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