27606 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27606 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,546 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,701 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,095 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,311 |
| Median Home Value: | $392,800 |
| Land Area: | 24.5 sq miles
63.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7423, -78.7155 |
Population Information (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,546 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,520 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,026 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,640 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,229 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,420 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,027 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,702 | 16.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 10,589 | 23.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,833 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,432 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,441 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,018 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,958 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 918 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 339 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $392,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,266 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,311 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,732 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,579 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,028 | 37.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,704 | 62.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,528 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,022 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,357 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,804 | 12.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,391 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,088 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,684 | 32.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,182 | 24.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,701 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,207 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,887 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,095 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,497 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,383 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,094 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,610 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,738 | 78.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,697 | 17.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 907 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,846 | 65.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,053 | 15.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 307 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,431 | 9.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 126 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,624 | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,159 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,466 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,886 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,833 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 371 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,673 | 3.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27606 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,439 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 523 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,340 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,300 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,445 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,516 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,078 | 16.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,446 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,757 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,888 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27606 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,646 | 66.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,387 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 961 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 455 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 515 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,046 | 19.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27606 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 112 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,560 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,397 | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 228 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,148 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,101 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 837 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 978 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,242 | 23.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,068 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,983 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 785 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 944 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.6% | 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 (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,752 | 89.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,830 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,457 | 18.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,955 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27606 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,079 | 85.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,181 | 17.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,946 | 15.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 304 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 363 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,029 | 5.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27606 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,607 | 31.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,767 | 13.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 578 | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,476 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,537 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,772 | 17.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,310 | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 264 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27606 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 97 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,704 | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,661 | 17.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,700 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,335 | 25.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,872 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,644 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 716 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 350 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 232 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27606 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 749 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,859 | 18.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,809 | 36.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,210 | 24.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,031 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 653 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27606 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,151 | 22.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 376 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,933 | 74.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 46 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 86 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27606 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,114 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,298 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,971 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,349 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27606 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 31 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 68 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 121 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 382 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,494 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,906 | 41.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,802 | 25.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 224 | 3.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,774 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,266 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,732 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,450 | 34.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,624 | 14.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,563 | 29.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,980 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,929 | 21.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,963 | 15.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.02 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27606 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,373 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,060 | 54.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,068 | 34.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 225 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,606 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,232 | 45.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27606 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,947 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 814 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 498 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,646 | 20.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,126 | 8.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,863 | 60.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,407 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,635 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,707 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,827 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 150 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,382 | 62.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,295 | 33.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27606 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,266 | 73.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,766 | 25.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,868 | 58.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,817 | 32.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,798 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,081 | 9.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,110 | 81.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,108 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,436 | 761.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,436 | 761.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,436 | 761.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 805 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,297 | 117.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 25 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,106 | 190.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 100 | 9.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27606 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 42,906 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,886 | 76.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,020 | 23.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,059 | 7.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,030 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,684 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,247 | 5.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27606 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,732 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,460 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
Raleigh, NC27606