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ZIP 28787

Pop. 22,809·Buncombe County·98th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,707/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
-$258
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ZIP 28787 · $1,707
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,530
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,530/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
$20,484/yr
At $1,707/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBuncombe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.2% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28787 (Weaverville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,809
Median income
$78,604
Median age
49.8
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
16.2%
14.3%
25.7%
17%
26.8%
Under 1816.2%
18–3414.3%
35–5425.7%
55–6417%
65+26.8%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
85.9%
White85.9%
Black2.8%
Hispanic8%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
22.5%
27.5%
43.7%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28787 in Weaverville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,734 → $78,604
up 29.4%
Population
23,188 → 22,809
down 1.6%
Renter share
23.2% → 21.5%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.4% → 43.7%
+5.3 pts
Median age
45.9 → 49.8
+3.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,734 in 2021 to $78,604 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 23,188 residents to roughly 22,809. Renters now make up 21.5% of households, compared with 23.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 43.7% of adults here, versus 38.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28787 covers Weaverville, NC. The median rent here is $1,707/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($78,604/yr), ZIP 28787 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28787?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28787 (Weaverville, NC) is $1,707. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28787 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28787's median rent of $1,707/mo is $258 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28787 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28787 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #98 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,707/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28787?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,707/mo in ZIP 28787. The local median household income is $78,604/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28787?

Rent in ZIP 28787 has increased 5.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 28787 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28787 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,707/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($78,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28787 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 28787 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 28787 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28787 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28787 compare to the rest of Weaverville?

ZIP 28787 is pricier than Weaverville as a whole. At $1,707/mo, it's $22 above the Weaverville citywide median of $1,685/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28787 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28787 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,707/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 28787's median household income ($78,604/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28787 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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