Rent by ZIP · Carteret County
Rent in Harkers Island, NC 28531
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,125 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $930 | $900 | +3.3% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $930 | $910 | +2.2% | $837–1,023 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,190 | +2.5% | $1,098–1,342 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,550 | -0.6% | $1,386–1,694 | $1,101 ±$61 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,040 | $1,960 | +4.1% | $1,836–2,244 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Carteret County, NC. 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 Carteret County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,277.
What renters pay in 28531
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28530 | Grifton | $1,080 | $730 |
| 28532 | Havelock | $1,410 | $1,094 |
| 28529 | Grantsboro | $1,010 | $728 |
| 28528 | Gloucester | $1,280 | – |
| 28527 | Ernul | $1,080 | $1,638 |
| 28526 | Dover | $1,080 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Carteret 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.