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ZIP 28394

Part of Vass, NC
Pop. 5,936·Moore County·25th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,033/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
+$68
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ZIP 28394 · $2,033
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,570
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,390
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$1,720/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
$24,396/yr
At $2,033/mo median
Location
CityVass
StateNC
CountyMoore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28394 (Vass, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,936
Median income
$79,643
Median age
38.2
Renters
20.5%
Age distribution
22.5%
23.1%
22%
21.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3423.1%
35–5422%
55–6411.2%
65+21.2%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
73%
White73%
Black9.8%
Hispanic10.9%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
14.3%
22.1%
29.3%
34.3%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+34.3%
Housing tenure
79.5%
20.5%
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28394 in Vass, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,113 → $79,643
up 28.2%
Population
5,065 → 5,936
up 17.2%
Renter share
25.6% → 20.5%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39.2% → 34.3%
-4.9 pts
Median age
37 → 38.2
+1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,113 in 2021 to $79,643 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 5,065 to 5,936 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.2% change. About 20.5% of households rent today, against 25.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 39.2% to 34.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28394 covers Vass, NC. The median rent here is $2,033/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($79,643/yr), ZIP 28394 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 28394?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28394 (Vass, NC) is $2,033. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28394 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28394's median rent of $2,033/mo is $68 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28394 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28394 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #25 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,033/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28394?

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 $2,033/mo in ZIP 28394. The local median household income is $79,643/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28394?

Rent in ZIP 28394 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28394 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28394 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,033/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($79,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28394 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28394 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.5% of ZIP 28394 households are renters, while 79.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28394 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28394 compare to the rest of Vass?

ZIP 28394 is more affordable than Vass overall. At $2,033/mo, it's $100 below the Vass citywide median of $2,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28394 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28394 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,033/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 28394's median household income ($79,643/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28394 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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