Raleigh, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27601
Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,450
- 2,034/sq mi High-density area
- $71,350
- Median income Near-median income area
- $579,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Raleigh pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,034
- people per sq mi
- 26%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27601 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 27601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, home to 9,450 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 2,034 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,350 (3% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,385. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $579,500 (123% above the average North Carolina ZIP), with only 26.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,550.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27601 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 27601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raleigh, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27601.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
277 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 107
Accommodation and food services
107 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 79
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 67
Real estate and rental and leasing
67 establishments
- Finance and insurance 52
Finance and insurance
52 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 27601, Raleigh, 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
9,450
Population
4.6
Area (sq mi)
2,034
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27601?
32.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
7.5%
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?
$71,350
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$56,385
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27601 ranks among North Carolina ZIPs
Raleigh, 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)
$71,350 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
5,231housing units
5,231
Total Housing Units
4,754
Occupied Units
477
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$579,500
Median Home Value
+123% vs state ZIP avg
$1,550
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
492
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+392%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27601 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +392% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 342 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 387 |
| 2022 | +20.6% | 467 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 491 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 492 |
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 879 business establishments in ZIP 27601, employing approximately 22,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,603,921,000.
879
Businesses
22,797
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 277 | 31.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 5.1% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 4.3% |
| Information | 37 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 29 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 18 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 8 | 0.9% |
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 27601 vs 27605 →
ZIP 27601 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
- 27604
Raleigh (27604)
42,204 residents
- 27615
Raleigh (27615)
42,166 residents
- 27612
Raleigh (27612)
35,028 residents
- 27609
Raleigh (27609)
32,964 residents
- 27607 25,188
Raleigh (27607)
25,188 residents
- 27608 10,429
Raleigh (27608)
10,429 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27601 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27608
Raleigh (27608)
$162,188 median income
- 27615
Raleigh (27615)
$112,754 median income
- 27607
Raleigh (27607)
$96,775 median income
- 27612
Raleigh (27612)
$95,988 median income
- 27603
Raleigh (27603)
$90,484 median income
- 27609
Raleigh (27609)
$83,065 median income
- 27606
Raleigh (27606)
$78,371 median income
- 27601
Raleigh (27601)
$71,350 median income
- 27605
Raleigh (27605)
$71,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 27601 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27605 | Raleigh, NC | 4,495 | 1.6 mi |
| 27608 | Raleigh, NC | 10,429 | 2.5 mi |
| 27609 | Raleigh, NC | 32,964 | 4.8 mi |
| 27610 | Raleigh, NC | 65,648 | 5.3 mi |
| 27606 | Raleigh, NC | 43,210 | 5.2 mi |
| 27604 | Raleigh, NC | 42,204 | 5.3 mi |
| 27615 | Raleigh, NC | 42,166 | 8.6 mi |
| 27607 | Raleigh, NC | 25,188 | 5.6 mi |
| 27603 | Raleigh, NC | 47,033 | 7.8 mi |
| 27612 | Raleigh, NC | 35,028 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27601, 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 (9,450 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 27601 in?
ZIP code 27601 (Raleigh) 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 27601?
ZIP code 27601 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 9,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27601?
The median household income in ZIP 27601 is $71,350, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27601?
The median home value in ZIP 27601 is $579,500, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27601 is White at 40.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27601?
ZIP code 27601 has 879 business establishments employing approximately 22,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27601 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (277), Accommodation and food services (107), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27601 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 392%. 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 27601?
In ZIP code 27601, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.9% 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 27601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27601 is 21.4 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 27601?
In ZIP code 27601, approximately 26.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27601 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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