PlainZIP

Raleigh, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27607

Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,188
604/sq mi
$96,775
Median income
$707,800
Median home value
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Raleigh pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
604
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27607 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27607 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, with 25,188 residents across 41.7 square miles, a density of 604 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27607 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,775 (40% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $55,902. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $707,800 (173% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,610 monthly, and 44.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27607, plus 6 more within Wake County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 27607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raleigh, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27607.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 27607, 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

25,188

Population

41.7

Area (sq mi)

604

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27607?

25.7

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 14.0%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$96,775

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$55,902

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27607 ranks nationally

Raleigh, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,775 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,681

Total Housing Units

10,441

Occupied Units

1,240

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.0%
Renter 56.0%

$707,800

Median Home Value

+173% vs state

$1,610

Median Rent

1996

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

+14.4%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27607 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 204
2021 +8.5% 222
2022 +19.2% 264
2023 +2.9% 272
2024 +14.4% 311

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 1,139 business establishments in ZIP 27607, employing approximately 33,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,671,482,000.

1,139

Businesses

33,657

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 212 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 180 15.8%
Finance and insurance 110 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 92 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 85 7.5%
Construction 76 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 74 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 74 6.5%
Retail trade 73 6.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 43 3.8%
Wholesale trade 26 2.3%
Educational services 22 1.9%
Manufacturing 20 1.8%
Information 19 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.8%
Utilities 7 0.6%

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 27607 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27607 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27607 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27607 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27612 Raleigh, NC 35,028 2.9 mi
27606 Raleigh, NC 43,210 5.0 mi
27608 Raleigh, NC 10,429 4.2 mi
27605 Raleigh, NC 4,495 4.1 mi
27513 Cary, NC 40,755 4.6 mi
27511 Cary, NC 32,029 4.9 mi
27609 Raleigh, NC 32,964 5.4 mi
27613 Raleigh, NC 42,690 7.8 mi
27601 Raleigh, NC 9,450 5.6 mi
27518 Cary, NC 19,630 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wake County

27610 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 65,648
27587 standard
Wake Forest, NC
Pop: 53,078
27603 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 47,033
27606 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 43,210
27613 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 42,690
27616 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 42,294

Related Areas

Wake County Raleigh, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27607 in? ▼
ZIP code 27607 (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 27607? ▼
ZIP code 27607 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 25,188 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27607? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27607 is $96,775, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27607? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27607 is $707,800, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27607? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27607 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27607? ▼
ZIP code 27607 has 1,139 business establishments employing approximately 33,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27607? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27607 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (212), Health care and social assistance (180), Finance and insurance (110). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27607? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27607 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 27607? ▼
In ZIP code 27607, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.7% 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 27607? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27607 is 20.2 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 27607? ▼
In ZIP code 27607, approximately 44.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27607? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27607 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.