Rent by ZIP · Wilkes County
Rent in North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,050 (+6.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $708 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $840 | +7.1% | $810–990 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $850 | +7.1% | $819–1,001 | $489 ±$268 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $990 | +6.1% | $945–1,155 | $704 ±$36 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,320 | +6.8% | $1,269–1,551 | $1,004 ±$153 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,650 | -2.4% | $1,449–1,771 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Wilkes 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 Wilkes County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,012.
What renters pay in 28659
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28658 | Newton | $1,260 | $886 |
| 28660 | Olin | $1,210 | – |
| 28657 | Newland | $1,010 | $771 |
| 28655 | Morganton | $1,660 | $877 |
| 28663 | Piney Creek | $1,050 | – |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls | $1,260 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Wilkes 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.