27609 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27609 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,038 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,118 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,402 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,493 |
| Median Home Value: | $398,400 |
| Land Area: | 10.9 sq miles
28.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8438, -78.6336 |
Population Information (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,038 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,253 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,785 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,412 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,621 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,691 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,791 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,899 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,591 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,806 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,226 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,573 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,870 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,010 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,740 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 808 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $398,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,271 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,493 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,583 | 85.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,910 | 14.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,216 | 49.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,367 | 50.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,624 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,197 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 668 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,557 | 13.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,369 | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,766 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,256 | 40.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,811 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,118 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,860 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $127,799 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,402 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,641 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,177 | 97.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 449 | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,242 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,899 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,348 | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 853 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 77 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,185 | 69.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,745 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 96 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 434 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,374 | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,204 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,960 | 11.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,624 | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,454 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 137 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 201 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,832 | 5.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27609 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 328 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 379 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 968 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,193 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,477 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,667 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,211 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,358 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,665 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,337 | 14.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27609 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,229 | 65.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,937 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 103 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 405 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 306 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,855 | 19.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27609 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,862 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,137 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 488 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,982 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 864 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 311 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,541 | 12.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,138 | 20.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,476 | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,694 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 664 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 996 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.6% | 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 (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,489 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,518 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,881 | 25.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,528 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27609 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,875 | 83.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,936 | 23.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,432 | 20.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 438 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 198 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 822 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27609 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,647 | 39.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,316 | 11.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 157 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 899 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,669 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,509 | 12.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,150 | 21.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 146 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27609 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 166 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,522 | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,055 | 10.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,971 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,498 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,039 | 20.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,101 | 21.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 890 | 4.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 130 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 121 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27609 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 769 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,791 | 24.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,704 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,319 | 27.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,956 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 954 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27609 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,180 | 37.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 274 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,982 | 60.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 25 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 113 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27609 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,160 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,331 | 44.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,063 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,029 | 12.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27609 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 114 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 79 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 216 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 326 | 4.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,639 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,990 | 36.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,953 | 23.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 899 | 10.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,043 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $694 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,271 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,583 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,227 | 37.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,292 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,989 | 24.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,198 | 31.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,638 | 21.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,063 | 24.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.11 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27609 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,125 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,053 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,630 | 46.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 271 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 960 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,237 | 37.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27609 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,408 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 754 | 11.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 525 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,355 | 36.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,392 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,382 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,144 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,513 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,017 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,597 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 198 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,810 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,589 | 44.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27609 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,552 | 81.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,889 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,977 | 67.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,843 | 31.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,271 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 69 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,827 | 88.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 480 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,211 | 877.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,211 | 877.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,211 | 877.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 296 | 61.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 954 | 198.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,377 | 495.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 92 | 19.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27609 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,626 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,205 | 83.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,421 | 16.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,816 | 11.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 837 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 149 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 619 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27609 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,583 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,065 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Raleigh, NC27609