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ZIP 28539

Part of Hubert, NC
Pop. 18,351·Onslow County·152nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,543/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$422
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ZIP 28539 · $1,543
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,140/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
$18,516/yr
At $1,543/mo median
Location
CityHubert
StateNC
CountyOnslow County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28539 (Hubert, NC) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,351
Median income
$66,976
Median age
33.1
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
22.8%
31%
22.3%
13.4%
Under 1822.8%
18–3431%
35–5422.3%
55–6410.5%
65+13.4%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.4%
White81.4%
Black4.9%
Hispanic8.4%
Asian2.5%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
25.2%
43.3%
22.2%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college43.3%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28539 in Hubert, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,946 → $66,976
up 24.2%
Population
16,872 → 18,351
up 8.8%
Renter share
33.2% → 23.8%
-9.4 pts
Bachelor's+
20.3% → 22.2%
+1.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,946 in 2021 to $66,976 more recently. The population has grown by 8.8% since 2021, moving from about 16,872 residents to roughly 18,351. Renters now make up 23.8% of households, compared with 33.2% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 28539

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28539 covers Hubert, NC. The median rent here is $1,543/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($66,976/yr), ZIP 28539 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28539?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28539 (Hubert, NC) is $1,543. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28539 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28539's median rent of $1,543/mo is $422 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28539 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28539 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #152 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,543/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28539?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,543/mo in ZIP 28539. The local median household income is $66,976/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28539?

Rent in ZIP 28539 has increased 7.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28539 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28539 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,543/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($66,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28539 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28539 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of ZIP 28539 households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28539 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28539 compare to the rest of Hubert?

ZIP 28539 is more affordable than Hubert overall. At $1,543/mo, it's $11 below the Hubert citywide median of $1,554/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28539 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28539 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,543/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28539's median household income ($66,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28539 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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