FY2027 Small Area FMR · Salemburg, NC
ZIP 28385 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 28385 (Salemburg, NC) is $1,010 a month, up 2.0% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Sampson County, NC area-wide FMR of $1,012.
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 28385 sits in the Sampson County, NC area
Of the 21 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 28385 has the 15th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Sampson County, 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 $1,012 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,010 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $760 | $684 – $836 | $761 | $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $756 – $924 | $842 | $860 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $1,012 | $990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,089 – $1,331 | $1,206 | $1,200 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,260 – $1,540 | $1,398 | $1,410 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,010 needs about $40,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $73,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $62,650. ZIP code 28385 lies mainly in Sampson County. See the Sampson County, 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 28385?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 28385 are $760 (studio), $840 (1 BR), $1,010 (2 BR), $1,210 (3 BR) and $1,400 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 28385?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 28385 that range is $909 to $1,111 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 28385?
The FY2026 income limits of the Sampson County, NC area apply: median family income $73,400, low-income (80%) limit $62,650 for a family of four.