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ZIP 28658

Part of Newton, NC
Pop. 26,336·Catawba County·140th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,580/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.5%
vs US Median
-$385
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28658 · $1,580
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,200/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,960/yr
At $1,580/mo median
Location
CityNewton
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, -7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28658 (Newton, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,336
Median income
$72,042
Median age
41.7
Renters
22.9%
Age distribution
19.4%
22.3%
25.6%
12.7%
19.9%
Under 1819.4%
18–3422.3%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.7%
65+19.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
White72.8%
Black6.6%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian6.4%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
33.1%
35%
20.4%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
77.1%
22.9%
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28658 in Newton, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,324 → $72,042
up 21.4%
Population
26,578 → 26,336
down 0.9%
Renter share
28.3% → 22.9%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
20.3% → 20.4%
+0.1 pts

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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28658 covers Newton, NC. The median rent here is $1,580/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 26% 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.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28658?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28658 (Newton, NC) is $1,580. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28658 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28658's median rent of $1,580/mo is $385 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28658 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28658 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #140 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,580/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28658?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,580/mo in ZIP 28658. The local median household income is $72,042/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28658?

Rent in ZIP 28658 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28658 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28658 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,580/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($72,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28658 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28658 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of ZIP 28658 households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28658 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28658 compare to the rest of Newton?

ZIP 28658 is pricier than Newton as a whole. At $1,580/mo, it's $159 above the Newton citywide median of $1,421/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28658 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28658 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,580/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 28658's median household income ($72,042/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28658 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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