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ZIP 28544

Pop. 4,386·Onslow County·171st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,460/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$505
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ZIP 28544 · $1,460
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,120/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,520/yr
At $1,460/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyOnslow County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.6% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28544 (Midway Park, NC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,386
Median income
$52,354
Median age
26.6
Renters
65.4%
Age distribution
26.1%
44.1%
15.7%
Under 1826.1%
18–3444.1%
35–5415.7%
55–644.5%
65+9.6%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
47.6%
22%
18.4%
White47.6%
Black22%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian1%
Other11%
Education (25+)
18.3%
41.7%
24.3%
15.7%
No HS diploma18.3%
HS diploma41.7%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+15.7%
Housing tenure
34.6%
65.4%
Owner34.6%
Renter65.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28544 in Midway Park, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,000 → $52,354
down 12.7%
Population
5,691 → 4,386
down 22.9%
Renter share
75.3% → 65.4%
-9.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.9% → 15.7%
-3.2 pts
Median age
24.9 → 26.6
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $60,000 to $52,354 across the same window, down 12.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,691 to 4,386 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.9% change. About 65.4% of households rent today, against 75.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 18.9% to 15.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28544 covers Midway Park, NC. The median rent here is $1,460/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($52,354/yr), ZIP 28544 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28544?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28544 (Midway Park, NC) is $1,460. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28544 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28544's median rent of $1,460/mo is $505 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28544 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28544 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #171 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,460/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28544?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,460/mo in ZIP 28544. The local median household income is $52,354/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28544?

Rent in ZIP 28544 has increased 17.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28544 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28544 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,460/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($52,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28544 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28544 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.4% of ZIP 28544 households are renters, while 34.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28544 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28544 compare to the rest of Midway Park?

ZIP 28544 is more affordable than Midway Park overall. At $1,460/mo, it's $9 below the Midway Park citywide median of $1,469/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28544 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28544 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,460/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 28544's median household income ($52,354/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28544 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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