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ZIP 28323

Part of Linden, NC
Pop. 4,758·Harnett County·27th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,035/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
+$70
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ZIP 28323 · $2,035
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$760
2 BR
$940
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$24,420/yr
At $2,035/mo median
Location
CityLinden
StateNC
CountyHarnett 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, +5.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28323 (Linden, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,758
Median income
$69,095
Median age
34
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
27.3%
24.7%
24.4%
12.8%
Under 1827.3%
18–3424.7%
35–5424.4%
55–6410.8%
65+12.8%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
59.1%
24.1%
15.4%
White59.1%
Black24.1%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
32.4%
38.8%
20%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college38.8%
Bachelor's+20%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28323 in Linden, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,810 → $69,095
up 13.6%
Population
4,199 → 4,758
up 13.3%
Renter share
27.8% → 19.5%
-8.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 20%
+3.8 pts
Median age
36.6 → 34
-2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $69,095 today, compared with $60,810 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 4,199 to 4,758 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.3% change. About 19.5% of households rent today, against 27.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.2% to 20%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 28323 covers Linden, NC. The median rent here is $2,035/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($69,095/yr), ZIP 28323 ranks as moderate 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 28323?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28323 (Linden, NC) is $2,035. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28323 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28323's median rent of $2,035/mo is $70 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28323 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28323 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #27 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,035/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28323?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,035/mo in ZIP 28323. The local median household income is $69,095/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28323?

Rent in ZIP 28323 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 28323 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28323 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,035/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($69,095/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28323 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28323 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 28323 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28323 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 28323 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28323 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,035/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 28323's median household income ($69,095/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28323 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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