27529 ZIP Code
Garner, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27529 |
| City/Town: | Garner |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,223 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,021 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,899 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,105 |
| Median Home Value: | $294,900 |
| Land Area: | 57.7 sq miles
149.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6385, -78.5809 |
Population Information (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,223 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,296 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,927 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,035 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,849 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,418 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,754 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,144 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,394 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,126 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,175 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,686 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,271 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,467 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,191 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 713 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $294,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,265 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,105 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,994 | 94.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,111 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,116 | 70.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,878 | 29.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 36,023 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,040 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,161 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,803 | 21.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,860 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,040 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,590 | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,529 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27529 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,021 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,552 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,611 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,899 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,180 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,374 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,801 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,890 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 23,035 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,971 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,336 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,389 | 62.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,646 | 23.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 156 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 597 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,903 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,523 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,429 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,031 | 11.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,108 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 996 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 398 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,529 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27529 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 545 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 528 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,168 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,408 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,935 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,923 | 19.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,598 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,893 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,179 | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,817 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27529 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,415 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,766 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 37 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 256 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 232 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,212 | 14.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27529 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 203 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,396 | 12.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,299 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 607 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,743 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,682 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 676 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,580 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,354 | 15.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,852 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,852 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,662 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,468 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,441 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,712 | 74.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,768 | 27.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,594 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27529 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,491 | 82.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,605 | 28.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,813 | 24.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 855 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 361 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,695 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27529 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,819 | 70.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 776 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 165 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 607 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 847 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,342 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,271 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,270 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27529 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 385 | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,581 | 21.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,507 | 26.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,020 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,256 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,126 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 813 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 856 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 115 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 446 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27529 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 954 | 4.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,452 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,657 | 50.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,232 | 20.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 810 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27529 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,250 | 21.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 731 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,766 | 73.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 36 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 69 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 142 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27529 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 940 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,347 | 26.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,082 | 40.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,625 | 28.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27529 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 491 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 184 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 860 | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,421 | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,356 | 30.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,914 | 41.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 834 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 56 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27529 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,589 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $527 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,265 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,994 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,132 | 50.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,967 | 19.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,017 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,340 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,367 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,315 | 26.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27529 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,738 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,511 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,091 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,238 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,548 | 36.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27529 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,733 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 940 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 543 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,582 | 36.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,036 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,632 | 28.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,757 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,554 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 53,035 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,432 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 498 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,238 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,696 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27529 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,132 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,530 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,203 | 44.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 5,300 | 55.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,625 | 27.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27529 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,504 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,054 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,719 | 352.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,719 | 352.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,719 | 352.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 483 | 45.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 202 | 19.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,207 | 209.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 73 | 6.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27529 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 50,188 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 44,257 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,931 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,685 | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 585 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 226 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 435 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27529 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,994 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,522 | 97.6% | 89.4% |
Garner, NC27529