Rent by ZIP · Jackson County
Rent in Whittier, NC 28789
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $990 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,010 | +6.9% | $972–1,188 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,120 | $1,040 | +7.7% | $1,008–1,232 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,160 | +5.2% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,038 ±$538 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,540 | +3.2% | $1,431–1,749 | $992 ±$574 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,590 | +5.7% | $1,512–1,848 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Jackson 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 Jackson County, NC, 2 bedrooms: $1,039.
What renters pay in 28789
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28788 | Webster | $1,490 | – |
| 28790 | Zirconia | $1,810 | $670 |
| 28787 | Weaverville | $1,820 | $1,404 |
| 28791 | Hendersonville | $1,700 | $1,166 |
| 28786 | Waynesville | $1,310 | $1,061 |
| 28792 | Hendersonville | $1,690 | $1,257 |
Fair Market Rents across Jackson 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.