Rent by ZIP · Catawba County
Rent in Hickory, NC 28601
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (+4.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,029 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $990 | +12.1% | $999–1,221 | $1,234 ±$872 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,040 | +6.7% | $999–1,221 | $893 ±$57 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,260 | +4.8% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,011 ±$59 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,580 | +1.9% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,183 ±$171 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,910 | +2.6% | $1,764–2,156 | $2,024 ±$508 |
Small Area FMRs for the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA. 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,147.
What renters pay in 28601
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28602 | Hickory | $1,250 | $964 |
| 28604 | Banner Elk | $1,170 | $1,040 |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock | $1,330 | $1,121 |
| 28606 | Boomer | $1,070 | – |
| 28607 | Boone | $1,340 | $1,209 |
| 28609 | Catawba | $1,520 | $1,359 |
Fair Market Rents across Catawba 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.