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ZIP 28677

Pop. 38,819·Iredell County·163rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,484/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$446
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ZIP 28677 · $1,484
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$2,100
Research median
$1,250/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,808/yr
At $1,484/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyIredell County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28677 (Statesville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,819
Median income
$62,406
Median age
38.7
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
22.7%
22.4%
24.2%
14.5%
16.3%
Under 1822.7%
18–3422.4%
35–5424.2%
55–6414.5%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
62%
19.8%
13.7%
White62%
Black19.8%
Hispanic13.7%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
14%
31.8%
31.1%
23.1%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+23.1%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28677 in Statesville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,670 → $62,406
up 28.2%
Population
35,231 → 38,819
up 10.2%
Renter share
34.3% → 32.7%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 23.1%
+0.5 pts
Median age
41 → 38.7
-2.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,670 in 2021 to $62,406 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 28677 in Statesville, NC adding about 3,588 residents over the five-year window, up 10.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.3% to 32.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 28677 covers Statesville, NC. The median rent here is $1,484/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($62,406/yr), ZIP 28677 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28677?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28677 (Statesville, NC) is $1,484. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28677 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28677's median rent of $1,484/mo is $446 (23%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 28677 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28677 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #163 out of 222 ZIPs at $1,484/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28677?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,484/mo in ZIP 28677. The local median household income is $62,406/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28677?

Rent in ZIP 28677 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28677 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28677 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,484/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($62,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28677 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28677 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 28677 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28677 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28677 compare to the rest of Statesville?

ZIP 28677 is more affordable than Statesville overall. At $1,484/mo, it's $316 below the Statesville citywide median of $1,800/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28677 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28677 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,484/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 28677's median household income ($62,406/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28677 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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