Raleigh, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27605
Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,495
- 1,758/sq mi High-density area
- $71,096
- Median income Near-median income area
- $540,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Raleigh pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,758
- people per sq mi
- 29%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27605 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 27605 (Raleigh, NC) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 312.8 in 2023 to 319.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27605 covers 2.6 square miles in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,495 residents on file, a density of 1,758 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27605 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,096 (3% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,785. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $540,000 (108% above the average North Carolina ZIP), with only 29.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,668.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 75.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27605 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 27605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raleigh, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27605.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 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 27605, 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
4,495
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
1,758
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27605?
30.9
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
10.2%
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?
$71,096
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$65,785
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
16.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27605 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)
$71,096 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
4,195housing units
4,195
Total Housing Units
3,754
Occupied Units
441
Vacant Units
1.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$540,000
Median Home Value
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$1,668
Median Rent
1989
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27605 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 217 |
| 2021 | +4.5% | 227 |
| 2022 | +25.9% | 286 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 313 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 319 |
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 457 business establishments in ZIP 27605, employing approximately 6,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,165,000.
457
Businesses
6,287
Employees
$347.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 22.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 18 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 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 27605 vs 27608 →
ZIP 27605 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 27605 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27605 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 27605 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27608 | Raleigh, NC | 10,429 | 1.3 mi |
| 27601 | Raleigh, NC | 9,450 | 1.6 mi |
| 27609 | Raleigh, NC | 32,964 | 3.8 mi |
| 27607 | Raleigh, NC | 25,188 | 4.1 mi |
| 27606 | Raleigh, NC | 43,210 | 4.9 mi |
| 27612 | Raleigh, NC | 35,028 | 5.3 mi |
| 27604 | Raleigh, NC | 42,204 | 5.7 mi |
| 27615 | Raleigh, NC | 42,166 | 7.5 mi |
| 27603 | Raleigh, NC | 47,033 | 8.8 mi |
| 27610 | Raleigh, NC | 65,648 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27605, 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 (4,495 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 27605 in?
ZIP code 27605 (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 27605?
ZIP code 27605 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 4,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27605?
The median household income in ZIP 27605 is $71,096, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27605?
The median home value in ZIP 27605 is $540,000, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27605 is White at 79.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27605?
ZIP code 27605 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 6,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27605 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (103), Other services (except public administration) (65), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27605 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 27605?
In ZIP code 27605, 82.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 75.7% 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 27605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27605 is 16.2 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 27605?
In ZIP code 27605, approximately 29.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27605 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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