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ZIP 28147

Pop. 25,812·Rowan County·222nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,149/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$816
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ZIP 28147 · $1,149
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,220/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
$13,788/yr
At $1,149/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyRowan 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 (+0.3% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28147 (Salisbury, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,812
Median income
$65,060
Median age
41
Renters
37.4%
Age distribution
21.8%
21.6%
26.5%
12.9%
17.2%
Under 1821.8%
18–3421.6%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
17.9%
18.9%
White63.2%
Black17.9%
Hispanic18.9%
Education (25+)
12.5%
36.6%
30.5%
20.4%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma36.6%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
62.6%
37.4%
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28147 in Salisbury, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,068 → $65,060
up 20.3%
Population
24,648 → 25,812
up 4.7%
Renter share
34.3% → 37.4%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 20.4%
+2.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $65,060 today, compared with $54,068 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 24,648 residents to roughly 25,812. Renters now make up 37.4% of households, compared with 34.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.4% of adults here, versus 18.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28147 covers Salisbury, NC. The median rent here is $1,149/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($65,060/yr), ZIP 28147 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28147?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28147 (Salisbury, NC) is $1,149. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28147 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28147's median rent of $1,149/mo is $816 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28147 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28147 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #222 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,149/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28147?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,149/mo in ZIP 28147. The local median household income is $65,060/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28147?

Rent in ZIP 28147 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28147 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28147 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,149/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($65,060/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28147 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28147 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of ZIP 28147 households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28147 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28147 compare to the rest of Salisbury?

ZIP 28147 is more affordable than Salisbury overall. At $1,149/mo, it's $57 below the Salisbury citywide median of $1,206/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28147 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28147 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,149/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 28147's median household income ($65,060/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28147 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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