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What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina?

$991/month 6.3%vs 2023 ($932)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina (ZIP 28604) is $991/month (±$102), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $383,800 (±$35,611), and the median household income is $76,319/year. The unemployment rate in Watauga County, North Carolina was 3.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 28604

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$991
Median Home Value$383,800
Median Household Income$76,319
Total Housing Units3,236
Renter-Occupied Units588
Renter-Occupied Share18%
Households Paying 50%+ Income83 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)3.2%

How does ZIP 28604 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in North Carolina.

Higher rent than 54% of ZIP codes in North Carolina · 317th of 690

Cheapest: ZCTA5 27869($540)
Priciest: ZCTA5 27310($3,009)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 27310$3,009
2ZCTA5 28075$2,543
3ZCTA5 28480$2,336
… 313 more …
317ZCTA5 28604(you are here)$991
… 370 more …
688ZCTA5 27869$540
689ZCTA5 28624$436
690ZCTA5 27843$279

Geography

ZIP 28604 is in Watauga County, North Carolina.

It covers part of Beech Mountain town city, North Carolina.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina (ZIP 28604) is $991/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina?

The median home value in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina (ZIP 28604) is $383,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 28604 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina, 83 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina?

The median household income in ZCTA5 28604, North Carolina is $76,319/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $991 has a margin of error of ±$102. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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