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ZIP 28227

Pop. 60,482·Mecklenburg County·105th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,697/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$268
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ZIP 28227 · $1,697
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,850
Research median
$1,820/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
$20,364/yr
At $1,697/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMecklenburg County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28227 (Mint Hill, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,482
Median income
$77,115
Median age
39.6
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
22.8%
21.3%
25.8%
14.5%
15.6%
Under 1822.8%
18–3421.3%
35–5425.8%
55–6414.5%
65+15.6%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
44.8%
29%
19.1%
White44.8%
Black29%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian5.4%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
12.2%
22.9%
33.5%
31.5%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+31.5%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28227 in Mint Hill, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,391 → $1,697
up 22.0%
Income
$65,198 → $77,115
up 18.3%
Population
58,524 → 60,482
up 3.3%
Renter share
31.3% → 29.8%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
31.4% → 31.5%
+0.1 pts
Median age
38.5 → 39.6
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 28227 in Mint Hill, NC has shifted from $1,391 to $1,697, up 22.0% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $77,115 today, compared with $65,198 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28227 in Mint Hill, NC adding about 1,958 residents over the five-year window, up 3.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 31.3% to 29.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28227 covers Mint Hill, NC. The median rent here is $1,697/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($77,115/yr), ZIP 28227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28227 (Mint Hill, NC) is $1,697. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28227's median rent of $1,697/mo is $268 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28227 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28227 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #105 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,697/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,697/mo in ZIP 28227. The local median household income is $77,115/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28227?

Rent in ZIP 28227 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28227 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,697/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($77,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 28227 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28227 compare to the rest of Mint Hill?

ZIP 28227 is more affordable than Mint Hill overall. At $1,697/mo, it's $176 below the Mint Hill citywide median of $1,873/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,697/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 28227's median household income ($77,115/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28227 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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