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ZIP 28711

Pop. 12,663·Buncombe County·77th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,784/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.1%
vs US Median
-$181
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28711 · $1,784
More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,480/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
$21,408/yr
At $1,784/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBuncombe 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, -4.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28711 (Black Mountain, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 54.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,663
Median income
$74,761
Median age
55.2
Renters
28.3%
Age distribution
13.3%
14.6%
22%
17%
33.2%
Under 1813.3%
18–3414.6%
35–5422%
55–6417%
65+33.2%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
89.3%
White89.3%
Black4.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.5%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
18.1%
20.4%
54.1%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college20.4%
Bachelor's+54.1%
Housing tenure
71.7%
28.3%
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28711 in Black Mountain, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,915 → $74,761
up 20.7%
Population
12,639 → 12,663
up 0.2%
Renter share
32.2% → 28.3%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
53.7% → 54.1%
+0.4 pts
Median age
55.7 → 55.2
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,915 to $74,761 across the same window, up 20.7% versus 2021. About 28.3% of households rent today, against 32.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28711 covers Black Mountain, NC. The median rent here is $1,784/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($74,761/yr), ZIP 28711 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 28711?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28711 (Black Mountain, NC) is $1,784. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28711 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28711's median rent of $1,784/mo is $181 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28711 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28711 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #77 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,784/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28711?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,784/mo in ZIP 28711. The local median household income is $74,761/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28711?

Rent in ZIP 28711 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28711 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28711 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,784/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($74,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28711 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28711 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.3% of ZIP 28711 households are renters, while 71.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28711 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28711 compare to the rest of Black Mountain?

ZIP 28711 is pricier than Black Mountain as a whole. At $1,784/mo, it's $23 above the Black Mountain citywide median of $1,761/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28711 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28711 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,784/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 28711's median household income ($74,761/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28711 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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