Garner, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27529
Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,128
- 282/sq mi High-density area
- $85,716
- Median income Above-median income area
- $355,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27529 (Garner, NC) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.2 in 2023 to 270.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27529 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Garner, Wake County, North Carolina, with 42,128 residents across 149.7 square miles, a density of 282 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27529 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,716 (24% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,070. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $355,500 (37% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 71.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,464.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27529 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 27529
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Garner, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27529.
- Construction
Construction
266 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
202 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
148 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
129 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27529, Garner, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; 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
Who lives in ZIP 27529?
39.3
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
10.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$43,070
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27529 ranks nationally
Garner, NC 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
22,704housing units
22,704
Total Housing Units
21,417
Occupied Units
1,287
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$355,500
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
17
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
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ZIP 27529 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27610
Raleigh (27610)
65,648 residents
- 27603
Raleigh (27603)
47,033 residents
- 27606
Raleigh (27606)
43,210 residents
- 27529
Garner (27529)
42,128 residents
- 27520
Clayton (27520)
36,357 residents
- 27545 23,006
Knightdale (27545)
23,006 residents
- 27592 15,244
Willow Spring (27592)
15,244 residents
- 27601 9,450
Raleigh (27601)
9,450 residents
- 27605 4,495
Raleigh (27605)
4,495 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27529 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27592
Willow Spring (27592)
$104,252 median income
- 27545
Knightdale (27545)
$91,527 median income
- 27603
Raleigh (27603)
$90,484 median income
- 27520
Clayton (27520)
$86,322 median income
- 27529
Garner (27529)
$85,716 median income
- 27606
Raleigh (27606)
$78,371 median income
- 27601
Raleigh (27601)
$71,350 median income
- 27605
Raleigh (27605)
$71,096 median income
- 27610
Raleigh (27610)
$67,932 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27529, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (42,128 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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