Rent by ZIP · Lincoln County
Rent in Vale, NC 28168
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,030 (-2.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $821 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $890 | $920 | -3.3% | $801–979 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $960 | -4.2% | $828–1,012 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,030 | $1,060 | -2.8% | $927–1,133 | $793 ±$98 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,470 | -7.5% | $1,224–1,496 | $885 ±$244 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,640 | +0.6% | $1,485–1,815 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lincoln County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lincoln County, NC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,138.
What renters pay in 28168
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28167 | Union Mills | $1,120 | – |
| 28169 | Waco | $1,100 | – |
| 28166 | Troutman | $1,530 | $741 |
| 28170 | Wadesboro | $1,100 | $608 |
| 28164 | Stanley | $1,350 | $942 |
| 28163 | Stanfield | $1,010 | $770 |
Fair Market Rents across Lincoln County, NC · All NC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.