27612 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27612 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,546 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,710 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,652 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,213 |
| Median Home Value: | $450,500 |
| Land Area: | 16.6 sq miles
43.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8503, -78.7039 |
Population Information (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,546 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,420 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,126 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,549 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,877 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,969 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,172 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,348 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,566 | 19.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,897 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,319 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,335 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,428 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,208 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,891 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 987 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $450,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,435 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,213 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,700 | 88.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,513 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,915 | 53.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,785 | 47.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,631 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 592 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 479 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,794 | 9.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,669 | 12.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,340 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,214 | 41.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,543 | 25.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27612 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,710 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,881 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $148,315 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,652 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,773 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,801 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 956 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,839 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,175 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,689 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 881 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 56 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,319 | 74.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,079 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 131 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,947 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 967 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,103 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,023 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,181 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 942 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 169 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 334 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 736 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27612 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 593 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 361 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 964 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,176 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,817 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,848 | 15.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,929 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,134 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,199 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,679 | 19.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27612 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,907 | 69.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 818 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 342 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 120 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 451 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,955 | 21.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27612 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,313 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,191 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 839 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,047 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 953 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 550 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,341 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,445 | 23.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,775 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,659 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 832 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 831 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% | 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 (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,649 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,561 | 82.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,957 | 22.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,729 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27612 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,447 | 82.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,107 | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,747 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 452 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 175 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 689 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27612 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,205 | 38.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,552 | 16.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 318 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 537 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,214 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,145 | 14.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,162 | 19.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 69 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27612 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 53 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,045 | 14.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,209 | 19.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,034 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,769 | 22.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,470 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,151 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 365 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 7 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 110 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27612 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 746 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,249 | 20.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,500 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,523 | 26.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,817 | 18.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,378 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27612 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,462 | 45.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 66 | 0.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,051 | 53.7% | 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: | 73 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27612 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,122 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,795 | 36.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,183 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,600 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27612 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 24 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 229 | 2.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 359 | 3.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,062 | 10.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,297 | 43.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,501 | 35.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 429 | 4.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27612 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,217 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $727 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,435 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.77 | 2.38 |
Households (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,700 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,406 | 39.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,990 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,044 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,691 | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,120 | 22.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,400 | 23.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27612 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,605 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,988 | 42.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,614 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 487 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,217 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,236 | 37.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27612 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,809 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 621 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 502 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,011 | 34.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,853 | 21.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,822 | 32.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,616 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,635 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,378 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,208 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 399 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,955 | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,854 | 44.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27612 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,515 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,578 | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,583 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,812 | 42.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,759 | 26.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 183 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27612 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,794 | 90.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 761 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,752 | 493.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,752 | 493.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,752 | 493.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,073 | 141.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 191 | 25.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 952 | 125.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 136 | 17.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27612 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 37,997 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,335 | 87.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,662 | 12.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,631 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,606 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 853 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 572 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27612 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,700 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,211 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
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