Raleigh, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27614

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

31,516
448/sq mi
$128,834
Median income
$577,400
Median home value
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Raleigh pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
448
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27614 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27614 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.3 square miles in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina. The area is home to 31,516 residents, producing a population density of 448 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 27614 against North Carolina and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 27614 sits at $128,834 (86% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $74,848. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $577,400 (123% above the state average) with median rent at $1,647 per month, and 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 27614 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wake County, so you can benchmark 27614 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 27614

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27614.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27614, Raleigh, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,516

Population

70.3

Area (sq mi)

448

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 27614?

43.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 73.5%
African American 12.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$128,834

Median Household Income

+86% vs state

$74,848

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27614 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,834 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.2%

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

What does housing look like?

15,065

Total Housing Units

13,747

Occupied Units

1,318

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$577,400

Median Home Value

+123% vs state

$1,647

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27614 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 153
2021 +11.3% 170
2022 +17.5% 199
2023 +7.0% 213
2024 +9.9% 234

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 858 business establishments in ZIP 27614, employing approximately 9,499 people with a combined annual payroll of $601,985,000.

858

Businesses

9,499

Employees

$602.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 172 20.1%
Health care and social assistance 120 14.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 78 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 78 9.1%
Construction 72 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 65 7.6%
Retail trade 60 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 6.9%
Finance and insurance 49 5.7%
Wholesale trade 31 3.6%
Educational services 20 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.5%
Information 11 1.3%
Manufacturing 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 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 27614 vs 27615 →

ZIP 27614 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 27614 ranks #8 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 27614 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 27614 ranks #3 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
27615 Raleigh, NC 42,166 3.5 mi
27587 Wake Forest, NC 53,078 4.4 mi
27613 Raleigh, NC 42,690 5.4 mi
27609 Raleigh, NC 32,964 7.2 mi
27616 Raleigh, NC 42,294 7.1 mi
27608 Raleigh, NC 10,429 9.7 mi
27612 Raleigh, NC 35,028 8.3 mi
27604 Raleigh, NC 42,204 9.5 mi
27607 Raleigh, NC 25,188 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wake County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27614 in?
ZIP code 27614 (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 27614?
ZIP code 27614 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 31,516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27614?
The median household income in ZIP 27614 is $128,834, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27614?
The median home value in ZIP 27614 is $577,400, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27614?
The largest racial group in ZIP 27614 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27614?
ZIP code 27614 has 858 business establishments employing approximately 9,499 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27614?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27614 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (172), Health care and social assistance (120), Real estate and rental and leasing (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27614?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27614 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 27614?
In ZIP code 27614, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.2% 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 27614?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27614 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27614?
In ZIP code 27614, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27614?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27614 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Raleigh, NC

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.