27545 ZIP Code
Knightdale, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27545 |
| City/Town: | Knightdale |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,684 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,507 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,018 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,434 |
| Median Home Value: | $266,100 |
| Land Area: | 31.6 sq miles
82.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7837, -78.4834 |
Population Information (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,684 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,966 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,718 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,170 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,231 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,381 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,862 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,717 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,399 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,648 | 17.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,931 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,272 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,676 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,198 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 903 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 296 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $266,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,415 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,434 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,991 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 443 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,484 | 70.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,507 | 29.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,323 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 960 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,047 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,778 | 22.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,483 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,416 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,770 | 22.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,869 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27545 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,507 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,733 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,101 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,018 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,065 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,088 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 970 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,386 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,360 | 79.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,049 | 16.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 655 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,717 | 38.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,921 | 39.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 772 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,450 | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,769 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,738 | 14.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,477 | 16.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,169 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 452 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,775 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27545 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 357 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 163 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 647 | 5.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,017 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,292 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,150 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,500 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,769 | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,295 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 801 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27545 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,731 | 75.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,252 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 55 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 53 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 245 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,555 | 14.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27545 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 78 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,220 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,395 | 7.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 458 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,927 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,274 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 308 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,612 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,289 | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,155 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,602 | 8.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 631 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,139 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 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 (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,754 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,368 | 71.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,187 | 28.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,837 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27545 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,564 | 88.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,575 | 21.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,244 | 18.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 285 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 141 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,408 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27545 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,917 | 71.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 788 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 109 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 81 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 459 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 347 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 799 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 934 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27545 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 112 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,320 | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,134 | 25.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,631 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,872 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 748 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 287 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 248 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 71 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27545 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 122 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 340 | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,143 | 17.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,552 | 52.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,333 | 18.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 944 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27545 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,285 | 27.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 483 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,022 | 66.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 43 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27545 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 396 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,215 | 26.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,573 | 46.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,807 | 23.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27545 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 463 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 110 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 586 | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,214 | 14.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,619 | 30.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,959 | 34.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 504 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27545 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,561 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $523 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,415 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,991 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,845 | 48.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,755 | 23.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,669 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,564 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,747 | 39.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,226 | 18.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27545 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,447 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,680 | 37.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,149 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 374 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,068 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,826 | 38.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27545 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,926 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 560 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 452 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,346 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,544 | 28.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,024 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,093 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,618 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,591 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,160 | 9.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 267 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,748 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,145 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27545 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,982 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,305 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,127 | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,151 | 34.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 493 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27545 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,074 | 85.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 610 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,610 | 755.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,610 | 755.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,610 | 755.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 223 | 36.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 509 | 83.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,105 | 509.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 90 | 14.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27545 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,514 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,912 | 81.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,602 | 18.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,218 | 13.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 503 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 430 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 451 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27545 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,991 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,669 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Knightdale, NC27545