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ZIP 28460

Pop. 13,532·Onslow County·33rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,976/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$11
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ZIP 28460 · $1,976
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,470/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,712/yr
At $1,976/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyOnslow County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.1% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28460 (Sneads Ferry, NC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,532
Median income
$88,908
Median age
32.4
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
18.8%
35%
20.8%
13.8%
Under 1818.8%
18–3435%
35–5420.8%
55–6413.8%
65+11.6%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
76.3%
White76.3%
Black3.2%
Hispanic10%
Asian1.4%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
26.3%
36.4%
34.2%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+34.2%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28460 in Sneads Ferry, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,097 → $88,908
up 21.6%
Population
10,543 → 13,532
up 28.4%
Renter share
22.2% → 25.3%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39.4% → 34.2%
-5.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $88,908 today, compared with $73,097 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 10,543 to 13,532 between 2021 and 2024, a 28.4% change. About 25.3% of households rent today, against 22.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 39.4% to 34.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28460 covers Sneads Ferry, NC. The median rent here is $1,976/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($88,908/yr), ZIP 28460 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28460?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28460 (Sneads Ferry, NC) is $1,976. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28460 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28460's median rent of $1,976/mo is $11 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28460 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28460 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #33 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,976/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28460?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,976/mo in ZIP 28460. The local median household income is $88,908/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28460?

Rent in ZIP 28460 has increased 11.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28460 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28460 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,976/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($88,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28460 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28460 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of ZIP 28460 households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28460 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28460 compare to the rest of Sneads Ferry?

ZIP 28460 is pricier than Sneads Ferry as a whole. At $1,976/mo, it's $11 above the Sneads Ferry citywide median of $1,965/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28460 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28460 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,976/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 28460's median household income ($88,908/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28460 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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