27617 ZIP Code
Raleigh, North Carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27617 |
| City/Town: | Raleigh |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North Carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,202 |
| Median Household Income: | $102,207 |
| Per Capita Income: | $62,513 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,275 |
| Median Home Value: | $416,600 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9000, -78.7700 |
Population Information (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,202 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,071 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,131 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 887 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,028 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 881 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 926 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,080 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,980 | 20.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,686 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,702 | 19.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,144 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,257 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 855 | 4.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 568 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 208 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $416,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,548 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,275 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,457 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 818 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,221 | 44.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,236 | 55.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,400 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 138 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 222 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,623 | 11.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,897 | 13.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 965 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,035 | 41.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,520 | 24.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27617 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $102,207 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $136,324 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $141,859 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $62,513 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,290 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,990 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 278 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,031 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,293 | 85.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,300 | 10.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 387 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,427 | 64.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,831 | 20.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,061 | 10.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 203 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 680 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 500 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 880 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 280 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 275 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 300 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27617 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 254 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 212 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 258 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 527 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 891 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,448 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,067 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,864 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,334 | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,602 | 16.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27617 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,818 | 65.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 613 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 469 | 3.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,748 | 22.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27617 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 29 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 381 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,014 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 244 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 639 | 5.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 475 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 412 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,641 | 13.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,815 | 23.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,541 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 778 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 535 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 486 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,043 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,565 | 86.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,101 | 16.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,130 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27617 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,540 | 90.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,105 | 11.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,808 | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 317 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 146 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 395 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27617 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,135 | 30.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,150 | 20.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 132 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 124 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 381 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,228 | 21.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,106 | 20.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27617 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 116 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,328 | 22.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,877 | 47.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,309 | 22.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 291 | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 88 | 0.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 38 | 0.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 69 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 115 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 44 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27617 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 196 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,822 | 17.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,375 | 32.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,956 | 28.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,542 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 384 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27617 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,916 | 41.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 188 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,259 | 55.6% | 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: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 78 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27617 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 367 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,850 | 40.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,058 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,182 | 12.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27617 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 47 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 2.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 803 | 19.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,825 | 43.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,318 | 31.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 120 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27617 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,044 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $630 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,548 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.72 | 2.38 |
Households (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,457 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,903 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,722 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,890 | 20.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,988 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,200 | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,107 | 11.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27617 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,650 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,557 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,055 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 161 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 575 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,883 | 37.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27617 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,536 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 169 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 248 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,535 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 803 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 781 | 22.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,753 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 770 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,173 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,838 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 227 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 972 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 639 | 34.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27617 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,866 | 77.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,192 | 21.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,553 | 37.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,357 | 56.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 984 | 23.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 282 | 6.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27617 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,739 | 87.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 404 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,463 | 609.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,463 | 609.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,463 | 609.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 502 | 124.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 162 | 40.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 33 | 8.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 366 | 90.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 2.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27617 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,315 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,438 | 84.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,877 | 15.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 636 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 843 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,250 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 148 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27617 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,457 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,329 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
Raleigh, NC27617