Knightdale, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27545
Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,006
- 306/sq mi High-density area
- $91,527
- Median income Above-median income area
- $346,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Knightdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 306
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27545 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 27545 (Knightdale, NC) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 262.9 in 2023 to 269.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27545 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knightdale, Wake County, North Carolina, with 23,006 residents across 75.1 square miles, a density of 306 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27545 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,527 (32% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,862. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $346,900 (34% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 70.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,652.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27545 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 27545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knightdale, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27545.
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
66 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 27545, Knightdale, 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
23,006
Population
75.1
Area (sq mi)
306
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27545?
33.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
18.2%
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?
$91,527
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$40,862
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27545 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Knightdale, NC household income vs. every North Carolina ZIP code
Median household income among 749 reporting North Carolina ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$91,527 Top 13% higher than 87% of 749 North Carolina 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
12,652housing units
12,652
Total Housing Units
12,089
Occupied Units
563
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$346,900
Median Home Value
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,652
Median Rent
2005
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27545 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 167 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 198 |
| 2022 | +28.3% | 255 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 263 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 269 |
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 653 business establishments in ZIP 27545, employing approximately 8,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $367,595,000.
653
Businesses
8,145
Employees
$367.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 98 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.5% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.6% |
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 27545 vs 27591 →
ZIP 27545 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
- 27616
Raleigh (27616)
42,294 residents
- 27604
Raleigh (27604)
42,204 residents
- 27529
Garner (27529)
42,128 residents
- 27545 23,006
Knightdale (27545)
23,006 residents
- 27591 19,589
Wendell (27591)
19,589 residents
- 27527 18,216
Clayton (27527)
18,216 residents
- 27571 3,893
Rolesville (27571)
3,893 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27545 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27545 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27571
Rolesville (27571)
$131,139 median income
- 27527
Clayton (27527)
$115,035 median income
- 27545
Knightdale (27545)
$91,527 median income
- 27529
Garner (27529)
$85,716 median income
- 27591
Wendell (27591)
$85,224 median income
- 27616
Raleigh (27616)
$83,565 median income
- 27604
Raleigh (27604)
$70,375 median income
- 27610
Raleigh (27610)
$67,932 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27545 ranks #3 of 8 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 27545, 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 (23,006 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 27545 in?
ZIP code 27545 (Knightdale) 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 27545?
ZIP code 27545 in Knightdale, NC has a population of 23,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27545?
The median household income in ZIP 27545 is $91,527, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27545?
The median home value in ZIP 27545 is $346,900, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27545 is African American at 37.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27545?
ZIP code 27545 has 653 business establishments employing approximately 8,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27545 are: Construction (98), Retail trade (80), Health care and social assistance (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27545 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 27545?
In ZIP code 27545, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 27545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27545 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27545?
In ZIP code 27545, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27545 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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