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ZIP 28574

Pop. 20,990·Onslow County·82nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,762/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
-$203
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ZIP 28574 · $1,762
More affordable than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$910
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,150/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
$21,144/yr
At $1,762/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyOnslow County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28574 (Richlands, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,990
Median income
$67,416
Median age
28.3
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
37%
27.3%
20.1%
Under 1837%
18–3427.3%
35–5420.1%
55–646.3%
65+9.3%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
74%
White74%
Black7.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian0.8%
Other10.3%
Education (25+)
36.8%
38.5%
17.7%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma36.8%
Some college38.5%
Bachelor's+17.7%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28574 in Richlands, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,469 → $67,416
up 28.5%
Population
19,231 → 20,990
up 9.1%
Renter share
29.8% → 18.3%
-11.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 17.7%
-1.6 pts
Median age
29.5 → 28.3
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $67,416 today, compared with $52,469 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 28574 in Richlands, NC adding about 1,759 residents over the five-year window, up 9.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 29.8% to 18.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28574 covers Richlands, NC. The median rent here is $1,762/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($67,416/yr), ZIP 28574 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28574?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28574 (Richlands, NC) is $1,762. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28574 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28574's median rent of $1,762/mo is $203 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28574 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28574 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #82 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,762/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28574?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,762/mo in ZIP 28574. The local median household income is $67,416/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28574?

Rent in ZIP 28574 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28574 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28574 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,762/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($67,416/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28574 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28574 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of ZIP 28574 households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28574 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28574 compare to the rest of Richlands?

ZIP 28574 is more affordable than Richlands overall. At $1,762/mo, it's $17 below the Richlands citywide median of $1,779/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28574 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28574 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,762/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 28574's median household income ($67,416/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28574 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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