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ZIP 28562

Pop. 39,082·Craven County·117th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,658/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$307
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28562 · $1,658
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,190/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,896/yr
At $1,658/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCraven County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28562 (Trent Woods, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,082
Median income
$75,012
Median age
46.6
Renters
25.6%
Age distribution
18.7%
20%
21.6%
12.3%
27.4%
Under 1818.7%
18–3420%
35–5421.6%
55–6412.3%
65+27.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
69.3%
17.4%
White69.3%
Black17.4%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
21.1%
37.4%
34.8%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college37.4%
Bachelor's+34.8%
Housing tenure
74.4%
25.6%
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28562 in Trent Woods, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,307 → $75,012
up 11.4%
Population
37,447 → 39,082
up 4.4%
Renter share
28.6% → 25.6%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.6% → 34.8%
+0.2 pts
Median age
47.1 → 46.6
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $67,307 in 2021 to $75,012 more recently. The population has grown by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 37,447 residents to roughly 39,082. Renters now make up 25.6% of households, compared with 28.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28562 covers Trent Woods, NC. The median rent here is $1,658/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($75,012/yr), ZIP 28562 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28562?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28562 (Trent Woods, NC) is $1,658. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28562 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28562's median rent of $1,658/mo is $307 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28562 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28562 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #117 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,658/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28562?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,658/mo in ZIP 28562. The local median household income is $75,012/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28562?

Rent in ZIP 28562 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28562 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28562 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,658/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($75,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28562 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28562 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.6% of ZIP 28562 households are renters, while 74.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28562 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 28562 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28562 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,658/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 28562's median household income ($75,012/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28562 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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