27616 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27616 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 57,599 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,566 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,590 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,698 |
| Median Home Value: | $284,900 |
| Land Area: | 22.5 sq miles
58.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.8665, -78.5413 |
Population Information (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 57,599 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 27,476 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,123 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,185 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,138 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,948 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,310 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,324 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,785 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,887 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,108 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,005 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,142 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,044 | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,286 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 437 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $284,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,418 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,698 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,481 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,217 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,413 | 57.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,068 | 42.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 38,694 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,629 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,767 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,046 | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,228 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,240 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,614 | 30.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,170 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27616 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,566 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,916 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,634 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,590 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 34,306 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 31,714 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,561 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,324 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,904 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,243 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,457 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 110 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,456 | 35.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 22,556 | 39.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 211 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,796 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,043 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,537 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,460 | 14.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,066 | 19.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,773 | 8.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,309 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 784 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,200 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27616 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 813 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 628 | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,005 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 840 | 3.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,518 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,512 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,389 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,954 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,126 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,696 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27616 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,767 | 68.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,454 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 145 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 51 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 411 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,580 | 17.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27616 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 27 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,518 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,257 | 7.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 853 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,220 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,718 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 818 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,898 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,078 | 16.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,086 | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,416 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,143 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,682 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.5% | 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 (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 49,210 | 85.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,484 | 68.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,390 | 25.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,237 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27616 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 19,318 | 89.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,544 | 16.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,166 | 14.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 560 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 259 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,818 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27616 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,262 | 54.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,994 | 13.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 91 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 556 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,273 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,818 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,963 | 13.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 741 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27616 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 285 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 6,563 | 28.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 7,212 | 31.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,763 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,196 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 957 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 400 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 112 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 63 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 147 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27616 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 203 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,697 | 7.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,474 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,644 | 46.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,879 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 801 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27616 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,371 | 29.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 479 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 14,461 | 67.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 42 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27616 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 771 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,628 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,524 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,558 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27616 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 714 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 127 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 240 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,295 | 10.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,694 | 37.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,741 | 38.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 569 | 4.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27616 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,584 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $529 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,418 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,481 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,847 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,661 | 21.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,556 | 16.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,574 | 30.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,618 | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,509 | 16.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.67 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27616 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,763 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,075 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,304 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 357 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,716 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,517 | 39.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27616 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,772 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 565 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 809 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,846 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,852 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,700 | 31.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,116 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,266 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 57,447 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,213 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 508 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,967 | 56.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,738 | 33.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27616 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,739 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,430 | 16.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,788 | 61.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,360 | 35.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,803 | 19.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 282 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27616 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 45,750 | 79.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,204 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,849 | 984.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,849 | 984.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,849 | 984.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 433 | 36.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,678 | 222.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,558 | 461.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 1.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27616 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 54,414 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,038 | 71.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,376 | 28.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,889 | 14.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,231 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,782 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,474 | 4.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27616 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,481 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,138 | 98.4% | 89.4% |
Raleigh, NC27616