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ZIP 28454

Pop. 2,895·Onslow County·73rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,710/mo
Year-over-Year
+48.7%
Month-over-Month
+48.7%
vs US Median
-$255
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ZIP 28454 · $1,710
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,860
Research median
$1,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$20,520/yr
At $1,710/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyOnslow County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 48.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+48.7% YoY, +48.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28454 (Maple Hill, NC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,895
Median income
$73,015
Median age
32.8
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
23.7%
36%
14.4%
12.4%
13.5%
Under 1823.7%
18–3436%
35–5414.4%
55–6412.4%
65+13.5%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
60%
35.5%
White60%
Black35.5%
Hispanic1.8%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
24.1%
39.3%
25.4%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college39.3%
Bachelor's+25.4%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28454 in Maple Hill, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,443 → $73,015
up 34.1%
Population
2,490 → 2,895
up 16.3%
Renter share
10.1% → 17.8%
+7.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 25.4%
+4.4 pts
Median age
33.7 → 32.8
-0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $54,443 in 2021 to $73,015 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 2,490 to 2,895 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% change. About 17.8% of households rent today, against 10.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21% to 25.4%.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 28454 covers Maple Hill, NC. The median rent here is $1,710/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($73,015/yr), ZIP 28454 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 48.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28454?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28454 (Maple Hill, NC) is $1,710. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28454 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28454's median rent of $1,710/mo is $255 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28454 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28454 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #73 out of 243 ZIPs tracked at $1,710/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28454?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,710/mo in ZIP 28454. The local median household income is $73,015/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28454?

Rent in ZIP 28454 has increased 48.7% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28454 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28454 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,710/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($73,015/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28454 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28454 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of ZIP 28454 households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28454 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 28454 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28454 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,710/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28454's median household income ($73,015/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28454 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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