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ZIP 28715

Part of Candler, NC
Pop. 30,328·Buncombe County·48th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,897/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
-$68
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 28715 · $1,897
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,550
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,550/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
$22,764/yr
At $1,897/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBuncombe County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28715 (Candler, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,328
Median income
$71,716
Median age
41.6
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
21.1%
19.9%
26.1%
13.8%
19.1%
Under 1821.1%
18–3419.9%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.8%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black0.8%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian0.5%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
31.4%
30.2%
31%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+31%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28715 in Candler, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,533 → $71,716
up 14.7%
Population
27,885 → 30,328
up 8.8%
Renter share
26.4% → 24.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 31%
-1.2 pts

Median household income grew from $62,533 to $71,716 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 27,885 to 30,328 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.8% change. About 24.1% of households rent today, against 26.4% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 28715

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28715 covers Candler, NC. The median rent here is $1,897/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($71,716/yr), ZIP 28715 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 28715?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28715 (Candler, NC) is $1,897. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28715 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28715's median rent of $1,897/mo is $68 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28715 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28715 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #48 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,897/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28715?

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 $1,897/mo in ZIP 28715. The local median household income is $71,716/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28715?

Rent in ZIP 28715 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28715 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28715 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,897/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($71,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28715 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28715 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of ZIP 28715 households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28715 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28715 compare to the rest of Candler?

ZIP 28715 is pricier than Candler as a whole. At $1,897/mo, it's $5 above the Candler citywide median of $1,892/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28715 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28715 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,897/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 28715's median household income ($71,716/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28715 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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