| ZIP Code | 27529 |
|---|---|
| City | Garner |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wake County |
| Area Code | 919 |
| Elevation | 313 ft |
| Latitude | 35.638515 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.580881 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37183 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.0% ▲ 37% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 473 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,985 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 3,743 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 5,511 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,765 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,088 (42.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,426 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $325,600 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,379/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,089 |
| Vacant Units | 1,300 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,089 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,300 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 27529 is located in Garner, North Carolina, within Wake County. With a population of 55,201, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 27529 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,426 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27529 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $325,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,379 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 27529 is majority White (56.08%). Residents are well-educated — 53.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27529 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 27529 in Garner, NC is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 55,201 residents, a median household income of $86,426, and a median home value of $325,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.