PlainZIP

Raleigh, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27610

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

65,648
593/sq mi
$67,932
Median income
$293,000
Median home value
28.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Raleigh pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
593
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27610 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, with 65,648 residents across 110.6 square miles, a density of 593 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27610 reports a modest median household income of $67,932 (2% below the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $31,863. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $293,000 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,449 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 27610 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wake County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 27610

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raleigh, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27610.

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 27610, 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

65,648

Population

110.6

Area (sq mi)

593

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27610?

34.8

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

14.6%

Foreign-Born

White 19.6%
African American 54.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

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?

$67,932

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$31,863

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27610 ranks nationally

Raleigh, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,932 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.9%

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

What does housing look like?

30,557

Total Housing Units

28,807

Occupied Units

1,750

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$293,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,449

Median Rent

1999

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27610 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 208
2021 +14.8% 239
2022 +23.2% 294
2023 +5.0% 309
2024 +3.3% 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 1,047 business establishments in ZIP 27610, employing approximately 22,246 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,448,703,000.

1,047

Businesses

22,246

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 154 14.7%
Retail trade 142 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 133 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 128 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 86 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75 7.2%
Wholesale trade 62 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 56 5.3%
Finance and insurance 23 2.2%
Manufacturing 18 1.7%
Information 16 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.5%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 27610 vs 27604 →

ZIP 27610 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 27610 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 27610 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 27610 ranks #null 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
27604 Raleigh, NC 42,204 5.1 mi
27545 Knightdale, NC 23,006 4.6 mi
27601 Raleigh, NC 9,450 5.3 mi
27529 Garner, NC 42,128 6.8 mi
27616 Raleigh, NC 42,294 8.4 mi
27605 Raleigh, NC 4,495 6.8 mi
27608 Raleigh, NC 10,429 7.1 mi
27609 Raleigh, NC 32,964 8.3 mi
27603 Raleigh, NC 47,033 8.6 mi
27520 Clayton, NC 36,357 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wake County

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
27604 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 42,204

Related Areas

Wake County Raleigh, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27610 in? ▼
ZIP code 27610 (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 27610? ▼
ZIP code 27610 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 65,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27610 is $67,932, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27610 is $293,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27610 is African American at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27610? ▼
ZIP code 27610 has 1,047 business establishments employing approximately 22,246 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27610? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27610 are: Construction (154), Retail trade (142), Other services (except public administration) (133). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27610? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27610 increased by 3.3% 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 27610? ▼
In ZIP code 27610, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.9% 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 27610? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27610 is 24.8 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 27610? ▼
In ZIP code 27610, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27610 is 15.7% 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.