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ZIP 28150

Pop. 28,142·Cleveland County·225th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,031/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-11.5%
vs US Median
-$934
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28150 · $1,031
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$950/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
$12,372/yr
At $1,031/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCleveland County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -11.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28150 (Kingstown, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,142
Median income
$55,832
Median age
45.2
Renters
30.8%
Age distribution
21.8%
17.9%
21.2%
16.9%
22.3%
Under 1821.8%
18–3417.9%
35–5421.2%
55–6416.9%
65+22.3%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
24.9%
White65.8%
Black24.9%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
31.5%
35.1%
23.7%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma31.5%
Some college35.1%
Bachelor's+23.7%
Housing tenure
69.2%
30.8%
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28150 in Kingstown, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,022 → $55,832
up 36.1%
Population
26,274 → 28,142
up 7.1%
Renter share
32.7% → 30.8%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 23.7%
+1.7 pts
Median age
47.7 → 45.2
-2.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $41,022 to $55,832 between 2021 and 2024, a 36.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 26,274 to 28,142 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% change. About 30.8% of households rent today, against 32.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28150 covers Kingstown, NC. The median rent here is $1,031/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($55,832/yr), ZIP 28150 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28150?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28150 (Kingstown, NC) is $1,031. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28150 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28150's median rent of $1,031/mo is $934 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28150 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28150 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #225 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,031/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28150?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,031/mo in ZIP 28150. The local median household income is $55,832/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28150?

Rent in ZIP 28150 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28150 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28150 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,031/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($55,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28150 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28150 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.8% of ZIP 28150 households are renters, while 69.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28150 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 28150 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28150 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,031/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 28150's median household income ($55,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28150 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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