Rent by ZIP · Watauga County
Rent in Zionville, NC 28698
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,060 (-7.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $713 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $740 | $790 | -6.3% | $666–814 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $890 | $910 | -2.2% | $801–979 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,150 | -7.8% | $954–1,166 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,400 | -2.9% | $1,224–1,496 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,930 | -7.8% | $1,602–1,958 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Watauga County, NC. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Watauga County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,311.
What renters pay in 28698
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28697 | Wilkesboro | $1,020 | $711 |
| 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 Watauga 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.