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ZIP 28516

Part of Beaufort, NC
Pop. 11,289·Carteret County·6th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,333/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+112.1%
vs US Median
+$403
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ZIP 28516 · $2,333
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,100/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$27,996/yr
At $2,333/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCarteret County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28516 (Beaufort, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,289
Median income
$66,057
Median age
55.6
Renters
28%
Age distribution
13.1%
15.3%
21.2%
19.7%
30.7%
Under 1813.1%
18–3415.3%
35–5421.2%
55–6419.7%
65+30.7%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.3%
White84.3%
Black9.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Other4%
Education (25+)
23.8%
37%
31.4%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
72%
28%
Owner72%
Renter28%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28516 in Beaufort, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,183 → $66,057
up 34.3%
Population
11,365 → 11,289
down 0.7%
Renter share
34.9% → 28%
-6.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22.5% → 31.4%
+8.9 pts
Median age
53.6 → 55.6
+2.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $49,183 to $66,057 between 2021 and 2024, a 34.3% shift. About 28% of households rent today, against 34.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.5% to 31.4%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 28516 covers Beaufort, NC. The median rent here is $2,333/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($66,057/yr), ZIP 28516 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 28516?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28516 (Beaufort, NC) is $2,333. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28516 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28516's median rent of $2,333/mo is $403 (21%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 28516 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28516 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #6 out of 222 ZIPs tracked at $2,333/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28516?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,333/mo in ZIP 28516. The local median household income is $66,057/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28516?

Rent in ZIP 28516 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 28516 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28516 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,333/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($66,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28516 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 28516 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28% of ZIP 28516 households are renters, while 72% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28516 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28516 compare to the rest of Beaufort?

ZIP 28516 sits right at the Beaufort citywide median of $2,333/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28516 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28516 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,333/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 28516's median household income ($66,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28516 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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