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ZIP 28461

Pop. 23,762·Brunswick County·92nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,709/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$221
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ZIP 28461 · $1,709
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,570/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,508/yr
At $1,709/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBrunswick County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28461 (Southport, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,762
Median income
$82,692
Median age
62.6
Renters
12.8%
Age distribution
17.9%
20.5%
42.9%
Under 189.8%
18–348.8%
35–5417.9%
55–6420.5%
65+42.9%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
89.5%
White89.5%
Black3.7%
Hispanic3.4%
Asian1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
20.4%
32.4%
42.2%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
87.2%
12.8%
Owner87.2%
Renter12.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28461 in Southport, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,062 → $82,692
up 13.2%
Population
22,024 → 23,762
up 7.9%
Renter share
14.6% → 12.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 42.2%
+5.9 pts
Median age
61.3 → 62.6
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28461 in Southport, NC now reports about $82,692, up from $73,062 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28461 in Southport, NC adding about 1,738 residents over the five-year window, up 7.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 14.6% to 12.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.3% to 42.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 28461 covers Southport, NC. The median rent here is $1,709/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($82,692/yr), ZIP 28461 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28461?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28461 (Southport, NC) is $1,709. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28461 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28461's median rent of $1,709/mo is $221 (11%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 28461 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28461 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #92 out of 222 ZIPs at $1,709/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28461?

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 $1,709/mo in ZIP 28461. The local median household income is $82,692/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28461?

Rent in ZIP 28461 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28461 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28461 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,709/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($82,692/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28461 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28461 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.8% of ZIP 28461 households are renters, while 87.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28461 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 28461 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28461 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,709/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 28461's median household income ($82,692/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.5%
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