PlainZIP

Raleigh, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27615

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

42,166
842/sq mi
$112,754
Median income
$479,000
Median home value
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
842
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27615 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, with 42,166 residents across 50.1 square miles, a density of 842 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27615 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,754 (63% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $66,037. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $479,000 for a typical home value (85% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,612 a month; 72.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 27615 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 27615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Raleigh, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27615.

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 27615, 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

42,166

Population

50.1

Area (sq mi)

842

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27615?

42.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.7%
African American 11.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$112,754

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$66,037

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27615 ranks nationally

Raleigh, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,754 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,862

Total Housing Units

19,274

Occupied Units

1,588

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$479,000

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$1,612

Median Rent

1989

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

276

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+176%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27615 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +176% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 173
2021 +13.7% 197
2022 +24.9% 246
2023 +5.2% 259
2024 +6.8% 276

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 2,013 business establishments in ZIP 27615, employing approximately 26,074 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,718,387,000.

2,013

Businesses

26,074

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 416 20.7%
Health care and social assistance 308 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 182 9.0%
Finance and insurance 166 8.3%
Construction 151 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 138 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 126 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 125 6.2%
Retail trade 121 6.0%
Wholesale trade 89 4.4%
Educational services 43 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 37 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 37 1.8%
Information 27 1.3%
Manufacturing 25 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.2%

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 27615 vs 27609 →

ZIP 27615 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 27615 ranks #4 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 27615 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 27615 ranks #4 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
27609 Raleigh, NC 32,964 3.8 mi
27614 Raleigh, NC 31,516 3.5 mi
27608 Raleigh, NC 10,429 6.2 mi
27613 Raleigh, NC 42,690 4.6 mi
27612 Raleigh, NC 35,028 5.2 mi
27605 Raleigh, NC 4,495 7.5 mi
27601 Raleigh, NC 9,450 8.6 mi
27616 Raleigh, NC 42,294 5.9 mi
27617 Raleigh, NC 15,199 7.6 mi
27604 Raleigh, NC 42,204 7.0 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 27615 in? ▼
ZIP code 27615 (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 27615? ▼
ZIP code 27615 in Raleigh, NC has a population of 42,166 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27615 is $112,754, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27615 is $479,000, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27615 is White at 74.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27615? ▼
ZIP code 27615 has 2,013 business establishments employing approximately 26,074 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27615 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (416), Health care and social assistance (308), Other services (except public administration) (182). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27615 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 176%. 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 27615? ▼
In ZIP code 27615, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.0% 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 27615? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27615 is 22.4 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 27615? ▼
In ZIP code 27615, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27615 is 5.8% 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.