ZIP 28658
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
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30% of the median household income ($72,042) is $1,801 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,500); a 4-bedroom is $1,820.
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 28658. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Who lives here
ZIP 28658 (Newton, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How ZIP 28658 in Newton, NC has changed in 5 years
On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28658 in Newton, NC now reports about $72,042, up from $59,324 in 2021. About 22.9% of households rent today, against 28.3% in 2021.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
ZIP code 28658 covers Newton, NC. The median rent here is $1,348/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.
At 22% of local median household income ($72,042/yr), ZIP 28658 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
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At $1,348/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 28658's median household income ($72,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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