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ZIP 28625

Pop. 39,574·Iredell County·44th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,932/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$2
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ZIP 28625 · $1,932
More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,110/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$23,184/yr
At $1,932/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyIredell County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28625 (Statesville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,574
Median income
$64,060
Median age
42
Renters
27%
Age distribution
20.7%
20.5%
26%
13.4%
19.4%
Under 1820.7%
18–3420.5%
35–5426%
55–6413.4%
65+19.4%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
White74.2%
Black10.7%
Hispanic10.9%
Asian2.2%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
33.3%
34.7%
21.8%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+21.8%
Housing tenure
73%
27%
Owner73%
Renter27%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28625 in Statesville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,299 → $64,060
up 15.8%
Population
37,480 → 39,574
up 5.6%
Renter share
25.1% → 27%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.8% → 21.8%
+3.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,299 in 2021 to $64,060 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 37,480 to 39,574 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. About 27% of households rent today, against 25.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 18.8% to 21.8%.

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About renting in ZIP 28625

Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 28625 covers Statesville, NC. The median rent here is $1,932/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($64,060/yr), ZIP 28625 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28625?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28625 (Statesville, NC) is $1,932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28625 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28625's median rent of $1,932/mo is $2 (0%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 28625 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28625 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #44 out of 222 ZIPs tracked at $1,932/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28625?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,932/mo in ZIP 28625. The local median household income is $64,060/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28625?

Rent in ZIP 28625 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28625 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28625 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,932/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($64,060/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28625 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28625 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27% of ZIP 28625 households are renters, while 73% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28625 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28625 compare to the rest of Statesville?

ZIP 28625 is pricier than Statesville as a whole. At $1,932/mo, it's $132 above the Statesville citywide median of $1,800/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28625 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28625 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,932/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 28625's median household income ($64,060/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28625 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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