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ZIP 28590

Pop. 27,471·Pitt County·120th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,648/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$317
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ZIP 28590 · $1,648
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,170/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,776/yr
At $1,648/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyPitt County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.7% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28590 (Winterville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,471
Median income
$83,880
Median age
37
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
25%
23.2%
26.3%
14.1%
Under 1825%
18–3423.2%
35–5426.3%
55–6411.4%
65+14.1%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
55.5%
33.6%
White55.5%
Black33.6%
Hispanic4.7%
Asian4%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
17%
35%
39.7%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma17%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+39.7%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28590 in Winterville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,726 → $83,880
up 12.3%
Population
24,763 → 27,471
up 10.9%
Renter share
25.2% → 25.2%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
42.7% → 39.7%
-3.0 pts
Median age
38.9 → 37
-1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,726 in 2021 to $83,880 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 28590 in Winterville, NC adding about 2,708 residents over the five-year window, up 10.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.7% to 39.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28590 covers Winterville, NC. The median rent here is $1,648/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,880/yr), ZIP 28590 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28590?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28590 (Winterville, NC) is $1,648. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28590 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28590's median rent of $1,648/mo is $317 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28590 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28590 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #120 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,648/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28590?

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 $1,648/mo in ZIP 28590. The local median household income is $83,880/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28590?

Rent in ZIP 28590 has increased 8.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28590 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28590 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,648/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($83,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28590 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28590 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of ZIP 28590 households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28590 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28590 compare to the rest of Winterville?

ZIP 28590 is pricier than Winterville as a whole. At $1,648/mo, it's $10 above the Winterville citywide median of $1,638/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28590 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28590 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,648/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 28590's median household income ($83,880/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28590 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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