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ZIP 28326

Part of Cameron, NC
Pop. 26,068·Harnett County·28th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,026/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$61
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ZIP 28326 · $2,026
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$2,390
Research median
$1,440/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
$24,312/yr
At $2,026/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyHarnett County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28326 (Cameron, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,068
Median income
$75,431
Median age
31.2
Renters
34.5%
Age distribution
33%
25.3%
24.3%
Under 1833%
18–3425.3%
35–5424.3%
55–648.5%
65+9%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.8%
24.2%
14.1%
White57.8%
Black24.2%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
24.8%
42.4%
25.8%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college42.4%
Bachelor's+25.8%
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 28326 in Cameron, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,545 → $75,431
up 4.0%
Population
24,998 → 26,068
up 4.3%
Renter share
39.8% → 34.5%
-5.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.8% → 25.8%
+0.0 pts
Median age
29.9 → 31.2
+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,431 today, compared with $72,545 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.3% since 2021, moving from about 24,998 residents to roughly 26,068. Renters now make up 34.5% of households, compared with 39.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28326 covers Cameron, NC. The median rent here is $2,026/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($75,431/yr), ZIP 28326 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28326?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28326 (Cameron, NC) is $2,026. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28326 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28326's median rent of $2,026/mo is $61 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28326 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28326 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #28 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,026/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28326?

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 $2,026/mo in ZIP 28326. The local median household income is $75,431/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28326?

Rent in ZIP 28326 has increased 5.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28326 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28326 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,026/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($75,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28326 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28326 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.5% of ZIP 28326 households are renters, while 65.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28326 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28326 compare to the rest of Cameron?

ZIP 28326 is more affordable than Cameron overall. At $2,026/mo, it's $111 below the Cameron citywide median of $2,137/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28326 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28326 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,026/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 28326's median household income ($75,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28326 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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