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ZIP 28806

Pop. 43,433·Buncombe County·72nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,800/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$165
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ZIP 28806 · $1,800
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,680
Research median
$1,600/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
$21,600/yr
At $1,800/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyBuncombe County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 28806 (Asheville, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,433
Median income
$63,273
Median age
39.2
Renters
40.1%
Age distribution
20%
21.9%
32.5%
14.3%
Under 1820%
18–3421.9%
35–5432.5%
55–6411.3%
65+14.3%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
80.2%
White80.2%
Black5.2%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian1.3%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
24.1%
21.4%
45.7%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+45.7%
Housing tenure
59.9%
40.1%
Owner59.9%
Renter40.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 28806 in Asheville, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,342 → $1,800
up 34.1%
Income
$54,597 → $63,273
up 15.9%
Population
44,733 → 43,433
down 2.9%
Renter share
43% → 40.1%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 45.7%
+5.7 pts
Median age
37.4 → 39.2
+1.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 28806 in Asheville, NC paid around $1,342 a month. That figure now sits near $1,800, up 34.1% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $54,597 to $63,273 across the same window, up 15.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 28806 in Asheville, NC losing about 1,300 residents over the five-year window, down 2.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 43% to 40.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40% to 45.7% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 28806 in Asheville, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 28806 covers Asheville, NC. The median rent here is $1,800/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($63,273/yr), ZIP 28806 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 28806?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 28806 (Asheville, NC) is $1,800. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 28806 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 28806's median rent of $1,800/mo is $165 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 28806 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 28806 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #72 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,800/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 28806?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,800/mo in ZIP 28806. The local median household income is $63,273/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 28806?

Rent in ZIP 28806 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 28806 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 28806 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,800/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($63,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 28806 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 28806 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.1% of ZIP 28806 households are renters, while 59.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 28806 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 28806 compare to the rest of Asheville?

ZIP 28806 is pricier than Asheville as a whole. At $1,800/mo, it's $112 above the Asheville citywide median of $1,688/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 28806 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 28806 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,800/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 28806's median household income ($63,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 28806 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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