Willow Spring, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27592
Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,244
- 141/sq mi High-density area
- $104,252
- Median income Above-median income area
- $358,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Willow Spring pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 141
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27592 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 27592 (Willow Spring, NC) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.8 in 2023 to 263.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27592 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Willow Spring, Wake County, North Carolina, home to 15,244 residents across 107.9 square miles, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27592 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,252 (51% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,699. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $358,900 (38% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $948.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27592 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 27592
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Willow Spring, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27592.
- Construction
Construction
90 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 22
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Retail trade 19
Retail trade
19 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 27592, Willow Spring, 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
15,244
Population
107.9
Area (sq mi)
141
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27592?
38.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
9.2%
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?
$104,252
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$39,699
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
35.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27592 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Willow Spring, 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)
$104,252 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
7,401housing units
7,401
Total Housing Units
7,086
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,900
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$948
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27592 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 164 |
| 2021 | +17.1% | 192 |
| 2022 | +22.9% | 236 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 247 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 264 |
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 233 business establishments in ZIP 27592, employing approximately 883 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,918,000.
233
Businesses
883
Employees
$39.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 90 | 38.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
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 27592 vs 27501 →
ZIP 27592 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27603
Raleigh (27603)
47,033 residents
- 27529
Garner (27529)
42,128 residents
- 27539 18,692
Apex (27539)
18,692 residents
- 27501 17,571
Angier (27501)
17,571 residents
- 27592 15,244
Willow Spring (27592)
15,244 residents
- 27521 6,035
Coats (27521)
6,035 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27592 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27592 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27539
Apex (27539)
$145,947 median income
- 27592
Willow Spring (27592)
$104,252 median income
- 27603
Raleigh (27603)
$90,484 median income
- 27529
Garner (27529)
$85,716 median income
- 27501
Angier (27501)
$73,336 median income
- 27521
Coats (27521)
$61,590 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27592 ranks #2 of 6 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 27592, 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 (15,244 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 27592 in?
ZIP code 27592 (Willow Spring) 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 27592?
ZIP code 27592 in Willow Spring, NC has a population of 15,244 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27592?
The median household income in ZIP 27592 is $104,252, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27592?
The median home value in ZIP 27592 is $358,900, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27592?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27592 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27592?
ZIP code 27592 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 883 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27592?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27592 are: Construction (90), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (39), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27592?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27592 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 27592?
In ZIP code 27592, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 27592?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27592 is 35.5 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 27592?
In ZIP code 27592, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27592?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27592 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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