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ZIP 28712

Part of Brevard, NC
Pop. 19,977·Transylvania County·47th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,912/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$53
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28712 · $1,912
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,190/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
$22,944/yr
At $1,912/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyTransylvania 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, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28712 (Brevard, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,977
Median income
$63,045
Median age
53.7
Renters
32.3%
Age distribution
14%
18.2%
19.8%
15%
32.8%
Under 1814%
18–3418.2%
35–5419.8%
55–6415%
65+32.8%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
87.7%
White87.7%
Black5.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
20%
30.9%
43.4%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma20%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+43.4%
Housing tenure
67.7%
32.3%
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28712 in Brevard, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,327 → $63,045
up 6.3%
Population
19,777 → 19,977
up 1.0%
Renter share
27.7% → 32.3%
+4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 43.4%
+5.1 pts
Median age
54.3 → 53.7
-0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,327 in 2021 to $63,045 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 19,777 to 19,977 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 32.3% of households rent today, against 27.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.3% to 43.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28712 covers Brevard, NC. The median rent here is $1,912/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($63,045/yr), ZIP 28712 ranks as moderate 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 28712?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28712 (Brevard, NC) is $1,912. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28712 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28712's median rent of $1,912/mo is $53 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28712 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28712 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #47 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,912/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28712?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,912/mo in ZIP 28712. The local median household income is $63,045/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28712?

Rent in ZIP 28712 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28712 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28712 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,912/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($63,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28712 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28712 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.3% of ZIP 28712 households are renters, while 67.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28712 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28712 compare to the rest of Brevard?

ZIP 28712 sits right at the Brevard citywide median of $1,912/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28712 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28712 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,912/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 28712's median household income ($63,045/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28712 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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