PlainZIP

Raleigh, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27612

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

35,028
721/sq mi
$95,988
Median income
$529,000
Median home value
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
721
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27612 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, with 35,028 residents across 48.6 square miles, a density of 721 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,988 (39% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $68,906. Local economic indicators show a 6.6% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $529,000 (104% above the state average) with median rent at $1,620 per month, and 53.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27612, 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 27612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raleigh, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27612.

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 27612, 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

35,028

Population

48.6

Area (sq mi)

721

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27612?

38.3

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 71.5%
African American 13.7%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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?

$95,988

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$68,906

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27612 ranks nationally

Raleigh, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,988 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.5%

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

What does housing look like?

22,073

Total Housing Units

20,162

Occupied Units

1,911

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.6%
Renter 46.4%

$529,000

Median Home Value

+104% vs state

$1,620

Median Rent

1993

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

-1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27612 have decreased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 181
2021 +12.8% 205
2022 +23.2% 252
2023 +8.5% 274
2024 -1.7% 269

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 1,598 business establishments in ZIP 27612, employing approximately 27,616 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,902,452,000.

1,598

Businesses

27,616

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 313 19.6%
Retail trade 252 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 175 10.9%
Finance and insurance 156 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 134 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 121 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 115 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 102 6.4%
Construction 75 4.7%
Wholesale trade 40 2.5%
Information 33 2.1%
Educational services 27 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.8%
Manufacturing 6 0.4%

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 27612 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 27612 ranks #5 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 27612 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 27612 ranks #8 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
27607 Raleigh, NC 25,188 2.9 mi
27613 Raleigh, NC 42,690 5.0 mi
27609 Raleigh, NC 32,964 4.4 mi
27608 Raleigh, NC 10,429 4.7 mi
27617 Raleigh, NC 15,199 5.1 mi
27605 Raleigh, NC 4,495 5.3 mi
27615 Raleigh, NC 42,166 5.2 mi
27606 Raleigh, NC 43,210 7.8 mi
27560 Morrisville, NC 22,623 6.6 mi
27513 Cary, NC 40,755 6.3 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 27612 in? ▼
ZIP code 27612 (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 27612? ▼
ZIP code 27612 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 35,028 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27612 is $95,988, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27612 is $529,000, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27612 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27612? ▼
ZIP code 27612 has 1,598 business establishments employing approximately 27,616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27612 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (313), Retail trade (252), Health care and social assistance (175). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27612 decreased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 27612? ▼
In ZIP code 27612, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.5% 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 27612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27612 is 21.9 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 27612? ▼
In ZIP code 27612, approximately 53.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27612 is 6.6% 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.