Rent by ZIP · Wilkes County
Rent in Purlear, NC 28665
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,010 (+8.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $684 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $780 | +10.3% | $774–946 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $870 | $790 | +10.1% | $783–957 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $930 | +8.6% | $909–1,111 | $659 ±$300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,230 | +10.6% | $1,224–1,496 | $760 ±$153 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,540 | +0.6% | $1,395–1,705 | – |
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 28665
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28663 | Piney Creek | $1,050 | – |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss | $1,080 | $813 |
| 28669 | Roaring River | $1,030 | – |
| 28660 | Olin | $1,210 | – |
| 28670 | Ronda | $1,010 | $674 |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro | $1,050 | $704 |
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.