Rent in North Wilkesboro, NC
Across North Wilkesboro's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $858 a month, with figures from $704–$1,012. The highest typical rent is in 28656 ($1,012) and the lowest in 28659 ($704). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Wilkes County pay about 0.59% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $864 | $864 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $875 | $875 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $858 | $704–$1,012 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,181 | $1,004–$1,357 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,554 | $1,554 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
North Wilkesboro ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in North Wilkesboro, NC?
- About $858 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $704–$1,012. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in North Wilkesboro, NC?
- About $875 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $875. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in North Wilkesboro, NC?
- About $1,181 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,004–$1,357. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in North Wilkesboro, NC?
- About $864 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $864. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in North Wilkesboro, NC?
- About $1,554 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,554. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which North Wilkesboro ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28656 has the highest typical rent at $1,012 a month, and 28659 the lowest at $704.
- What is the property tax rate in North Wilkesboro, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Wilkes County pay a typical 0.59% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these North Wilkesboro rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).