27610 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27610 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 81,219 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,900 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,541 |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,813 |
| Median Home Value: | $233,200 |
| Land Area: | 45.1 sq miles
116.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7444, -78.5463 |
Population Information (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 81,219 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 39,486 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 41,733 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,887 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,055 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 7,033 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 6,658 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,907 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 13,196 | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 11,746 | 14.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 11,329 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,569 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,723 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,243 | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,970 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 903 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $233,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,233 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 27,813 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 26,475 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,338 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,680 | 59.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,795 | 40.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 52,679 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,726 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,089 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 15,167 | 28.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,975 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,504 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,626 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,592 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27610 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,900 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,917 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,936 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,541 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 42,570 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 39,250 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,273 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,379 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 31,593 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,307 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,336 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,366 | 21.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 50,068 | 61.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 335 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 964 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,448 | 7.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,010 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,467 | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,060 | 18.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,374 | 10.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,271 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,308 | 6.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27610 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,352 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 914 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,095 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,885 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,273 | 12.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,942 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,625 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,659 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,393 | 5.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,337 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27610 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 26,754 | 68.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,243 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,236 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 423 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 581 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,395 | 13.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27610 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 75 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,668 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,490 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 875 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 5,339 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,408 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 706 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,528 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,809 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,181 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 4,533 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,938 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,700 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.5% | 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 (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 66,249 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 43,305 | 53.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 29,915 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 12,759 | 15.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27610 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 22,610 | 85.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,519 | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,436 | 16.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,446 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 292 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,236 | 19.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27610 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 18,942 | 68.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,605 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,183 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 900 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,310 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,281 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,164 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,428 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27610 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 239 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,491 | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 7,998 | 28.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,808 | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,344 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,053 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,900 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,100 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 510 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 370 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27610 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 238 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,552 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,831 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 14,375 | 51.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,096 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 721 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27610 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,088 | 38.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 463 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 15,620 | 59.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 102 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 76 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 91 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27610 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,933 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,363 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,119 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 7,060 | 26.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27610 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 826 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 318 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,571 | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,796 | 17.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,135 | 39.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,390 | 21.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 563 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 81 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27610 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,405 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,233 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.10 | 2.38 |
Households (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 26,475 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,776 | 36.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,252 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,054 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 10,243 | 38.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 10,411 | 39.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,741 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.95 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27610 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,554 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 14,931 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,358 | 37.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 557 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 3,127 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 14,555 | 47.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27610 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 22,988 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,139 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,217 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,210 | 44.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,801 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,621 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 60,067 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,819 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 79,008 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,104 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,115 | 12.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,536 | 60.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,453 | 26.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27610 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 69,178 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,241 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 7,213 | 64.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,641 | 32.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,163 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 387 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27610 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 70,686 | 87.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 843 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,533 | 1249.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,533 | 1249.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,533 | 1249.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 245 | 29.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,258 | 267.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,072 | 838.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 5.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27610 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 76,332 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 59,584 | 78.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,748 | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,998 | 17.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,462 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 418 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,870 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27610 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 26,475 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 25,143 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
Raleigh, NC27610