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ZIP 28327

Part of Carthage, NC
Pop. 19,386·Moore County·8th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,382/mo
Year-over-Year
+52.5%
Month-over-Month
+9.9%
vs US Median
+$417
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ZIP 28327 · $2,382
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,750
Research median
$1,640/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
$28,584/yr
At $2,382/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyMoore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 52.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+52.5% YoY, +9.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28327 (Carthage, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,386
Median income
$87,434
Median age
39.7
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
24.6%
19.5%
25.9%
13.7%
16.2%
Under 1824.6%
18–3419.5%
35–5425.9%
55–6413.7%
65+16.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.9%
White84.9%
Black6.4%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian1%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
18.9%
36.7%
39.6%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma18.9%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+39.6%
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 28327 in Carthage, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,629 → $87,434
up 20.4%
Population
18,514 → 19,386
up 4.7%
Renter share
18.3% → 19.5%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 39.6%
+6.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $72,629 to $87,434 across the same window, up 20.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 18,514 residents to roughly 19,386. College-educated residents now make up 39.6% of adults here, versus 33.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28327 covers Carthage, NC. The median rent here is $2,382/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($87,434/yr), ZIP 28327 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 52.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28327?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28327 (Carthage, NC) is $2,382. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28327 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28327's median rent of $2,382/mo is $417 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28327 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28327 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #8 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,382/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28327?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,382/mo in ZIP 28327. The local median household income is $87,434/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28327?

Rent in ZIP 28327 has increased 52.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28327 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28327 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,382/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($87,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28327 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28327 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 28327 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28327 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28327 compare to the rest of Carthage?

ZIP 28327 is pricier than Carthage as a whole. At $2,382/mo, it's $341 above the Carthage citywide median of $2,041/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28327 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28327 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,382/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 28327's median household income ($87,434/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28327 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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