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ZIP 28613

Part of Conover, NC
Pop. 23,357·Catawba County·67th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,813/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.0%
vs US Median
-$152
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28613 · $1,813
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,070/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
$21,756/yr
At $1,813/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyCatawba County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -7.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28613 (Conover, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,357
Median income
$58,707
Median age
39.7
Renters
26.2%
Age distribution
25.4%
19.9%
23.4%
12%
19.3%
Under 1825.4%
18–3419.9%
35–5423.4%
55–6412%
65+19.3%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
69.6%
17.9%
White69.6%
Black4.6%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian4.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
15.6%
32.9%
29.9%
21.6%
No HS diploma15.6%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
73.8%
26.2%
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28613 in Conover, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,952 → $58,707
up 13.0%
Population
23,355 → 23,357
up 0.0%
Renter share
28.8% → 26.2%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 21.6%
+2.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,952 in 2021 to $58,707 more recently. Renters now make up 26.2% of households, compared with 28.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.6% of adults here, versus 18.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28613 covers Conover, NC. The median rent here is $1,813/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($58,707/yr), ZIP 28613 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28613?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28613 (Conover, NC) is $1,813. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28613 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28613's median rent of $1,813/mo is $152 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28613 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28613 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #67 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,813/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28613?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,813/mo in ZIP 28613. The local median household income is $58,707/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28613?

Rent in ZIP 28613 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28613 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28613 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,813/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($58,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28613 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28613 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.2% of ZIP 28613 households are renters, while 73.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28613 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28613 compare to the rest of Conover?

ZIP 28613 is more affordable than Conover overall. At $1,813/mo, it's $137 below the Conover citywide median of $1,950/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28613 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28613 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,813/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 28613's median household income ($58,707/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28613 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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