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ZIP 28390

Pop. 24,000·Harnett County·186th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,407/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$558
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ZIP 28390 · $1,407
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,160/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,884/yr
At $1,407/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyHarnett County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28390 (Spring Lake, NC) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,000
Median income
$62,972
Median age
29.9
Renters
50.7%
Age distribution
27.4%
31.5%
23.4%
Under 1827.4%
18–3431.5%
35–5423.4%
55–648.6%
65+9.1%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
42.9%
32.2%
16.8%
White42.9%
Black32.2%
Hispanic16.8%
Asian1.9%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
24.8%
38.9%
29%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+29%
Housing tenure
49.3%
50.7%
Owner49.3%
Renter50.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28390 in Spring Lake, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,129 → $62,972
up 28.2%
Population
24,726 → 24,000
down 2.9%
Renter share
52.2% → 50.7%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 29%
+2.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $49,129 to $62,972 across the same window, up 28.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28390 in Spring Lake, NC losing about 726 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 52.2% to 50.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.8% to 29% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28390 covers Spring Lake, NC. The median rent here is $1,407/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($62,972/yr), ZIP 28390 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28390?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28390 (Spring Lake, NC) is $1,407. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28390 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28390's median rent of $1,407/mo is $558 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28390 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28390 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #186 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,407/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28390?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,407/mo in ZIP 28390. The local median household income is $62,972/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28390?

Rent in ZIP 28390 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28390 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28390 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,407/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($62,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28390 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28390 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.7% of ZIP 28390 households are renters, while 49.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28390 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28390 compare to the rest of Spring Lake?

ZIP 28390 is more affordable than Spring Lake overall. At $1,407/mo, it's $13 below the Spring Lake citywide median of $1,420/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28390 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28390 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,407/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 28390's median household income ($62,972/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28390 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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