27604 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27604 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 43,924 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,698 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,322 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,509 |
| Median Home Value: | $253,300 |
| Land Area: | 19.1 sq miles
49.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8229, -78.5621 |
Population Information (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,924 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,800 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,124 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,428 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,530 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,313 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,524 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,366 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,619 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,060 | 18.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,404 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,378 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,412 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,526 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,934 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 430 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $253,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,301 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,509 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,231 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,278 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,137 | 55.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,094 | 44.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,763 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,981 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,452 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,609 | 24.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,346 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,424 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,070 | 25.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,881 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27604 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,698 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $95,340 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,582 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,322 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,555 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,636 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 919 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,859 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,693 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,745 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,198 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,649 | 44.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,762 | 33.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 292 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,122 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,942 | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,157 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,200 | 11.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,020 | 18.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,279 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 830 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 313 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,598 | 10.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27604 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 888 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 714 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,184 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,547 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,607 | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,326 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,508 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,569 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,305 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,583 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27604 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,056 | 65.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,602 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 121 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 203 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 596 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,703 | 19.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27604 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 205 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,745 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,630 | 6.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 468 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,628 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,339 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 454 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,081 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,604 | 18.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,543 | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,051 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,930 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 958 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 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 (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,908 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,995 | 66.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,003 | 29.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,881 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27604 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,857 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,430 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,435 | 18.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 671 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 371 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,874 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27604 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,226 | 49.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,124 | 15.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 216 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 879 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,537 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,562 | 7.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,424 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 541 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27604 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,996 | 9.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,370 | 16.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,446 | 21.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,336 | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,767 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,600 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,726 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 315 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 881 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27604 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 234 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,560 | 12.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,640 | 32.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,651 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,864 | 9.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 560 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27604 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,923 | 48.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 273 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,939 | 49.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27604 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 866 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,902 | 43.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,961 | 32.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,502 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27604 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 360 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 194 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 559 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,930 | 19.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,231 | 31.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,541 | 25.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,193 | 11.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 129 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27604 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,483 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $514 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,301 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,231 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,236 | 34.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,501 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,026 | 22.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,426 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,802 | 26.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,324 | 23.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27604 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,000 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,667 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,206 | 42.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,527 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,097 | 47.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27604 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,459 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 579 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 731 | 7.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,481 | 36.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,871 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,797 | 29.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,364 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,969 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,789 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,718 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 585 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,643 | 56.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,490 | 31.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27604 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,371 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,897 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,085 | 59.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,497 | 36.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,424 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 315 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27604 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,043 | 79.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 654 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,881 | 1358.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,881 | 1358.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,881 | 1358.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 269 | 41.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,858 | 284.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,942 | 602.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 184 | 28.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27604 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,496 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,553 | 73.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,943 | 26.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,341 | 15.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,073 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,350 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,179 | 2.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27604 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,231 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,691 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Raleigh, NC27604