27601 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27601 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,801 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,218 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,904 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,992 |
| Median Home Value: | $479,300 |
| Land Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7737, -78.6346 |
Population Information (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,801 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,912 | 54.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,889 | 45.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 682 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 393 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 509 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 794 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,152 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,787 | 25.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,682 | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 970 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 521 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 475 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 501 | 4.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 200 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 135 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $479,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,393 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,992 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,442 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 550 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,131 | 25.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,311 | 74.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,271 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 341 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 675 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,140 | 15.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,281 | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 441 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,080 | 28.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,313 | 18.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,218 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,779 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,115 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,904 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,649 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,382 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 256 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,509 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,702 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 596 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 84 | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,343 | 40.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,644 | 43.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 464 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 341 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 968 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 746 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 871 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 367 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 85 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 309 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 130 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 454 | 10.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 362 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 373 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 413 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 845 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 330 | 7.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 546 | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 294 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 695 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,633 | 48.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 273 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 187 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 650 | 12.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 119 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,388 | 25.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 22 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 213 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 420 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 111 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 290 | 5.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 150 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 203 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 429 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,590 | 29.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 911 | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 661 | 12.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 125 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 257 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.4% | 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 (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,664 | 80.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,201 | 57.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,892 | 26.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 982 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,715 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 655 | 14.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 544 | 12.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 296 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 142 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 815 | 18.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,604 | 32.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 311 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 294 | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 293 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 256 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 260 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,891 | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 24 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 59 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,811 | 36.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 610 | 12.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 499 | 10.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 184 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 164 | 3.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 409 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 230 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 140 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 885 | 17.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 434 | 8.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,419 | 28.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,715 | 34.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,154 | 23.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 229 | 4.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 41 | 0.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,029 | 23.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 29 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,348 | 75.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 801 | 18.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,323 | 52.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,002 | 22.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 316 | 7.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 30 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 29 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 93 | 8.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 51 | 4.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 410 | 36.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 457 | 40.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 5.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,293 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $480 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,393 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,442 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 925 | 20.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 307 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,427 | 32.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,664 | 37.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 946 | 21.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 632 | 14.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.98 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,159 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,146 | 61.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,198 | 23.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 92 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 606 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,321 | 45.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,453 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 253 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 85 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 757 | 30.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 283 | 11.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,075 | 43.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,017 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 449 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,646 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,345 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 184 | 13.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 763 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 398 | 29.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,269 | 67.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,475 | 32.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,750 | 50.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,644 | 47.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 771 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 2.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,897 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 904 | 544.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 904 | 544.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 904 | 544.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 103 | 62.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 206 | 124.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 7.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 288 | 173.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 25.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,119 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,779 | 86.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,340 | 13.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 626 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 389 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 161 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 164 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,442 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,153 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Raleigh, NC27601