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ZIP 28792

Pop. 36,645·Henderson County·104th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,698/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$267
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ZIP 28792 · $1,698
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,380/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,376/yr
At $1,698/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyHenderson County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 10.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.8% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28792 (Hendersonville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,645
Median income
$55,522
Median age
45.7
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
19.4%
18.6%
24.8%
12.5%
24.6%
Under 1819.4%
18–3418.6%
35–5424.8%
55–6412.5%
65+24.6%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
74.1%
20.1%
White74.1%
Black3.8%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian0.5%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
28.1%
32.9%
27.6%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28792 in Hendersonville, NC has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,037 → $55,522
up 13.2%
Population
35,181 → 36,645
up 4.2%
Renter share
37.5% → 38.5%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 27.6%
+2.8 pts
Median age
44.1 → 45.7
+1.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $49,037 to $55,522 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 28792 in Hendersonville, NC adding about 1,464 residents over the five-year window, up 4.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.8% to 27.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28792 covers Hendersonville, NC. The median rent here is $1,698/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($55,522/yr), ZIP 28792 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28792?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28792 (Hendersonville, NC) is $1,698. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28792 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28792's median rent of $1,698/mo is $267 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28792 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28792 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #104 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,698/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28792?

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 $1,698/mo in ZIP 28792. The local median household income is $55,522/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28792?

Rent in ZIP 28792 has decreased 10.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28792 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28792 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,698/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($55,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28792 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28792 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of ZIP 28792 households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28792 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28792 compare to the rest of Hendersonville?

ZIP 28792 is more affordable than Hendersonville overall. At $1,698/mo, it's $32 below the Hendersonville citywide median of $1,730/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28792 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28792 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,698/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 28792's median household income ($55,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28792 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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