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ZIP 28152

Part of Shelby, NC
Pop. 26,134·Cleveland County·218th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,213/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$752
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 28152 · $1,213
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$770
2 BR
$930
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,330
Research median
$930/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
$14,556/yr
At $1,213/mo median
Location
CityShelby
StateNC
CountyCleveland 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 (+0.0% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28152 (Shelby, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,134
Median income
$57,806
Median age
34.5
Renters
34.5%
Age distribution
24.7%
25.8%
23.2%
15.7%
Under 1824.7%
18–3425.8%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.6%
65+15.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
66.4%
21.2%
White66.4%
Black21.2%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1%
Other7.6%
Education (25+)
30.6%
33.1%
25.6%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
65.5%
34.5%
Owner65.5%
Renter34.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28152 in Shelby, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,119 → $57,806
up 25.3%
Population
25,256 → 26,134
up 3.5%
Renter share
36.2% → 34.5%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 25.6%
+4.0 pts
Median age
39.4 → 34.5
-4.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,119 in 2021 to $57,806 more recently. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 25,256 residents to roughly 26,134. Renters now make up 34.5% of households, compared with 36.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.6% of adults here, versus 21.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28152 covers Shelby, NC. The median rent here is $1,213/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($57,806/yr), ZIP 28152 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 28152?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28152 (Shelby, NC) is $1,213. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28152 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28152's median rent of $1,213/mo is $752 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28152 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28152 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #218 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,213/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28152?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,213/mo in ZIP 28152. The local median household income is $57,806/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28152?

Rent in ZIP 28152 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28152 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28152 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,213/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($57,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28152 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28152 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.5% of ZIP 28152 households are renters, while 65.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28152 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28152 compare to the rest of Shelby?

ZIP 28152 is pricier than Shelby as a whole. At $1,213/mo, it's $105 above the Shelby citywide median of $1,108/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28152 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28152 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,213/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 28152's median household income ($57,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28152 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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