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ZIP 28451

Part of Leland, NC
Pop. 46,933·Brunswick County·115th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,664/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$301
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28451 · $1,664
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,720
Research median
$1,620/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
$19,968/yr
At $1,664/mo median
Location
CityLeland
StateNC
CountyBrunswick County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28451 (Leland, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,933
Median income
$81,481
Median age
44.4
Renters
18%
Age distribution
17.1%
21.1%
21.5%
15.1%
25.1%
Under 1817.1%
18–3421.1%
35–5421.5%
55–6415.1%
65+25.1%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
White74.1%
Black11.2%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian0.6%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
23.1%
34.1%
36%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+36%
Housing tenure
82%
18%
Owner82%
Renter18%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28451 in Leland, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,224 → $81,481
up 21.2%
Population
38,490 → 46,933
up 21.9%
Renter share
19% → 18%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 36%
+2.8 pts
Median age
45.1 → 44.4
-0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,224 in 2021 to $81,481 more recently. The population has grown by 21.9% since 2021, moving from about 38,490 residents to roughly 46,933. College-educated residents now make up 36% of adults here, versus 33.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28451 covers Leland, NC. The median rent here is $1,664/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,481/yr), ZIP 28451 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28451?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28451 (Leland, NC) is $1,664. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28451 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28451's median rent of $1,664/mo is $301 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28451 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28451 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #115 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,664/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28451?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,664/mo in ZIP 28451. The local median household income is $81,481/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28451?

Rent in ZIP 28451 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28451 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28451 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,664/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,481/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28451 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28451 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18% of ZIP 28451 households are renters, while 82% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28451 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28451 compare to the rest of Leland?

ZIP 28451 is more affordable than Leland overall. At $1,664/mo, it's $7 below the Leland citywide median of $1,671/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28451 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28451 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,664/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 28451's median household income ($81,481/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28451 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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