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ZIP 28422

Part of Bolivia, NC
Pop. 10,059·Brunswick County·13th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,152/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$187
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28422 · $2,152
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,730
Research median
$1,630/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
$25,824/yr
At $2,152/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBrunswick County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28422 (Bolivia, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,059
Median income
$69,412
Median age
52.1
Renters
13.7%
Age distribution
19.2%
13%
21.4%
17.6%
28.8%
Under 1819.2%
18–3413%
35–5421.4%
55–6417.6%
65+28.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
73.6%
White73.6%
Black11.2%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian0.7%
Other8.9%
Education (25+)
31.3%
32.2%
27.8%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma31.3%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
86.3%
13.7%
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28422 in Bolivia, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,315 → $69,412
up 19.0%
Population
8,002 → 10,059
up 25.7%
Renter share
17.1% → 13.7%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 27.8%
+1.2 pts
Median age
56.7 → 52.1
-4.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,315 to $69,412 across the same window, up 19.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,002 to 10,059 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.7% change. About 13.7% of households rent today, against 17.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28422 covers Bolivia, NC. The median rent here is $2,152/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($69,412/yr), ZIP 28422 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28422?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28422 (Bolivia, NC) is $2,152. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28422 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28422's median rent of $2,152/mo is $187 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28422 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28422 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #13 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,152/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28422?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,152/mo in ZIP 28422. The local median household income is $69,412/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28422?

Rent in ZIP 28422 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28422 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28422 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,152/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($69,412/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28422 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28422 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.7% of ZIP 28422 households are renters, while 86.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28422 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28422 compare to the rest of Bolivia?

ZIP 28422 is pricier than Bolivia as a whole. At $2,152/mo, it's $378 above the Bolivia citywide median of $1,774/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28422 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28422 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,152/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 28422's median household income ($69,412/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28422 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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