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ZIP 28752

Part of Marion, NC
Pop. 30,292·McDowell County·203rd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,310/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.8%
vs US Median
-$655
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 28752 · $1,310
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$950/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
$15,720/yr
At $1,310/mo median
Location
CityMarion
StateNC
CountyMcDowell 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, -8.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28752 (Marion, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,292
Median income
$55,783
Median age
41.7
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
20.5%
20.8%
26.4%
12.6%
19.7%
Under 1820.5%
18–3420.8%
35–5426.4%
55–6412.6%
65+19.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
84.7%
White84.7%
Black4.8%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
15.8%
35.1%
32.1%
17%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+17%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28752 in Marion, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,493 → $55,783
up 8.3%
Population
30,989 → 30,292
down 2.2%
Renter share
28.4% → 27.1%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18% → 17%
-1.0 pts

Median household income rose from $51,493 to $55,783 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% shift. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 30,989 residents to roughly 30,292.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28752 covers Marion, NC. The median rent here is $1,310/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($55,783/yr), ZIP 28752 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 28752?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28752 (Marion, NC) is $1,310. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28752 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28752's median rent of $1,310/mo is $655 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28752 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28752 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #203 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,310/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28752?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,310/mo in ZIP 28752. The local median household income is $55,783/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28752?

Rent in ZIP 28752 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28752 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28752 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,310/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($55,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28752 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28752 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 28752 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28752 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28752 compare to the rest of Marion?

ZIP 28752 sits right at the Marion citywide median of $1,310/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28752 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28752 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,310/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 28752's median household income ($55,783/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28752 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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