Rent by ZIP · Wilkes County
Rent in Wilkesboro, NC 28697
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,020 (+9.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $768 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $870 | $780 | +11.5% | $783–957 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $880 | $790 | +11.4% | $792–968 | $517 ±$117 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $930 | +9.7% | $918–1,122 | $711 ±$82 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,370 | $1,230 | +11.4% | $1,233–1,507 | $852 ±$101 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,540 | +1.9% | $1,413–1,727 | – |
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 28697
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28698 | Zionville | $1,060 | – |
| 28694 | West Jefferson | $1,010 | $744 |
| 28693 | Warrensville | $1,220 | – |
| 28692 | Vilas | $1,200 | $966 |
| 28690 | Valdese | $1,200 | $874 |
| 28689 | Union Grove | $1,080 | $1,043 |
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.