Raleigh, NC · standard
ZIP Code 27608
Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,429
- 1,252/sq mi High-density area
- $162,188
- Median income Above-median income area
- $977,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Raleigh pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,252
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27608 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 27608 (Raleigh, NC) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 297.0 in 2023 to 325.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 27608 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, home to 10,429 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 1,252 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 27608 skews affluent, with a median household income of $162,188 (134% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $111,630. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $977,400 (277% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,878.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27608 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 27608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raleigh, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27608.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 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 27608, 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
10,429
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
1,252
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 27608?
42.0
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.5%
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?
$162,188
Median Household Income
+134% vs state ZIP avg
$111,630
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 27608 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)
$162,188 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
5,709housing units
5,709
Total Housing Units
5,375
Occupied Units
334
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$977,400
Median Home Value
+277% vs state ZIP avg
$1,878
Median Rent
1970
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 27608 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 219 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 241 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 287 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 297 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 326 |
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 471 business establishments in ZIP 27608, employing approximately 4,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $245,658,000.
471
Businesses
4,142
Employees
$245.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 20.4% |
| Construction | 53 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.1% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 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 27608 vs 27605 →
ZIP 27608 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 27608 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27608 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 27608 ranks the highest 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 | 1.3 mi |
| 27609 | Raleigh, NC | 32,964 | 2.5 mi |
| 27601 | Raleigh, NC | 9,450 | 2.5 mi |
| 27607 | Raleigh, NC | 25,188 | 4.2 mi |
| 27604 | Raleigh, NC | 42,204 | 5.0 mi |
| 27615 | Raleigh, NC | 42,166 | 6.2 mi |
| 27612 | Raleigh, NC | 35,028 | 4.7 mi |
| 27606 | Raleigh, NC | 43,210 | 6.2 mi |
| 27603 | Raleigh, NC | 47,033 | 10.1 mi |
| 27610 | Raleigh, NC | 65,648 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27608, 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 (10,429 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 27608 in?
ZIP code 27608 (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 27608?
ZIP code 27608 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 10,429 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27608?
The median household income in ZIP 27608 is $162,188, which is 113% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27608?
The median home value in ZIP 27608 is $977,400, which is 251% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27608 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27608?
ZIP code 27608 has 471 business establishments employing approximately 4,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27608 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Construction (53), Other services (except public administration) (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27608?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27608 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 27608?
In ZIP code 27608, 91.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.9% 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 27608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27608 is 19.0 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 27608?
In ZIP code 27608, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27608 is 2.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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