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ZIP 28801

Pop. 14,691·Buncombe County·100th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,702/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.4%
vs US Median
-$263
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ZIP 28801 · $1,702
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$1,690/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
$20,424/yr
At $1,702/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBuncombe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, -3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28801 (Asheville, NC) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,691
Median income
$58,438
Median age
43.1
Renters
63%
Age distribution
28.1%
27.5%
14.6%
18.4%
Under 1811.5%
18–3428.1%
35–5427.5%
55–6414.6%
65+18.4%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
75%
16%
White75%
Black16%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian0.5%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
17.7%
19.7%
54.4%
No HS diploma8.1%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+54.4%
Housing tenure
37%
63%
Owner37%
Renter63%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28801 in Asheville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,442 → $1,702
up 18.0%
Income
$44,860 → $58,438
up 30.3%
Population
14,395 → 14,691
up 2.1%
Renter share
62.4% → 63%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
49.9% → 54.4%
+4.5 pts
Median age
39.9 → 43.1
+3.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 28801 in Asheville, NC stood at $1,442 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,702, reflecting a 18.0% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 28801 in Asheville, NC now reports about $58,438, up from $44,860 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 14,395 residents to roughly 14,691. College-educated residents now make up 54.4% of adults here, versus 49.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 28801 in Asheville, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28801 covers Asheville, NC. The median rent here is $1,702/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($58,438/yr), ZIP 28801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28801 (Asheville, NC) is $1,702. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28801's median rent of $1,702/mo is $263 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28801 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28801 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #100 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,702/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28801?

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 $1,702/mo in ZIP 28801. The local median household income is $58,438/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28801?

Rent in ZIP 28801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 28801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,702/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($58,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63% of ZIP 28801 households are renters, while 37% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 28801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 28801 compare to the rest of Asheville?

ZIP 28801 is pricier than Asheville as a whole. At $1,702/mo, it's $14 above the Asheville citywide median of $1,688/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,702/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 28801's median household income ($58,438/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28801 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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