Garner, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27529

Wake County, North Carolina — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

42,128
282/sq mi: $85,716
Median income: $355,500
Median home value: 40.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Garner pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs: 282
people per sq mi: 71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27529 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27529 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.7 square miles in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina. The area is home to 42,128 residents, producing a population density of 282 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27529 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27529 sits at $85,716 (24% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $43,070. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $355,500 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,464 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27529 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wake County, so you can benchmark 27529 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27529

Construction

266
Retail trade

202
Health care and social assistance

148
Other services (except public administration)

148
Accommodation and food services

129

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27529, Garner, NC · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

42,128

Population

149.7

Area (sq mi)

282

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27529?

39.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 56.7%

African American 22.8%

Asian 2.2%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%

Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,716

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$43,070

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27529 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,716 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

22,704

Total Housing Units

21,417

Occupied Units

1,287

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%

Renter 28.9%

$355,500

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,464

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27529 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.2%	166
2021	+15.3%	192
2022	+28.4%	246
2023	+2.5%	252
2024	+7.3%	271

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,536 business establishments in ZIP 27529, employing approximately 23,014 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,142,761,000.

1,536

Businesses

23,014

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	266	17.3%
Retail trade	202	13.2%
Health care and social assistance	148	9.6%
Other services (except public administration)	148	9.6%
Accommodation and food services	129	8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	106	6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	105	6.8%
Wholesale trade	96	6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	82	5.3%
Finance and insurance	81	5.3%
Transportation and warehousing	51	3.3%
Manufacturing	37	2.4%
Information	26	1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	18	1.2%
Educational services	14	0.9%
Utilities	12	0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises	12	0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27529 vs 27603 →

27610

65,648
27603

47,033
27606

43,210
27529

42,128
27520

36,357
27545

23,006
27592

15,244
27601

9,450
27605

4,495

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27529 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

27592

$104,252
27545

$91,527
27603

$90,484
27520

$86,322
27529

$85,716
27606

$78,371
27601

$71,350
27605

$71,096
27610

$67,932

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27529 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
27603	Raleigh, NC	47,033	4.6 mi
27610	Raleigh, NC	65,648	6.8 mi
27520	Clayton, NC	36,357	6.7 mi
27601	Raleigh, NC	9,450	8.9 mi
27592	Willow Spring, NC	15,244	8.3 mi
27605	Raleigh, NC	4,495	10.4 mi
27606	Raleigh, NC	43,210	9.8 mi
27545	Knightdale, NC	23,006	10.8 mi

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Wake County Garner, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27529 in? ▼

ZIP code 27529 (Garner) is located in Wake County, North Carolina. Wake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wake-nc.

What is the population of ZIP code 27529? ▼

ZIP code 27529 in Garner, NC has a population of 42,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 27529? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 27529 is $85,716, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 27529? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 27529 is $355,500, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27529? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 27529 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 27529? ▼

ZIP code 27529 has 1,536 business establishments employing approximately 23,014 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 27529? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27529 are: Construction (266), Retail trade (202), Health care and social assistance (148). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 27529? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27529 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 27529? ▼

In ZIP code 27529, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 27529? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27529 is 28.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27529? ▼

In ZIP code 27529, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27529? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 27529 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.