FY2027 Small Area FMR · Stantonsburg, NC
ZIP 27883 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 27883 (Stantonsburg, NC) is $1,120 a month, up 4.7% from FY2026. That is 11% below the Goldsboro, NC area-wide FMR of $1,261.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 27883 sits in the Goldsboro, NC area
Of the 16 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 27883 has the 11th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Goldsboro, NC is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,261 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,120 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 27883 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Greene County, NC (same figures) and Wilson County, NC (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $900 | $810 – $990 | $958 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $819 – $1,001 | $964 | $820 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,008 – $1,232 | $1,261 | $1,070 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,251 – $1,529 | $1,516 | $1,320 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,638 – $2,002 | $2,001 | $1,730 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,120 needs about $44,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $70,300 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,650. ZIP code 27883 lies mainly in Wilson County, Greene County and Wayne County. See the Goldsboro, NC county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 27883?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 27883 are $900 (studio), $910 (1 BR), $1,120 (2 BR), $1,390 (3 BR) and $1,820 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 27883?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 27883 that range is $1,008 to $1,232 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 27883?
The FY2026 income limits of the Goldsboro, NC area apply: median family income $70,300, low-income (80%) limit $62,650 for a family of four.