Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.0% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8,900 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 114,929 (14.8%) |
| Some College | 56,233 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 91,224 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 68,215 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 437,928 (56.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,594 ▲ 37% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $427,727 ▲ 53% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,505/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 513,029 |
| Vacant Units | 38,147 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wake County is located in North Carolina and encompasses 64 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,225,392 residents. With a median age of 37.71, it is a relatively young county.
Wake County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $104,594 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the national average.
Housing in Wake County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $427,727 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,504. Homeownership rates are high at 66.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Wake County are majority White (57.8%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Wake County, NC is a upper-middle-income area in North Carolina. The 64 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27502 | Apex | 47,436 | $137,088 | $491,900 | $1,786 | 2.3% | 76.2% |
| 27523 | Apex | 18,330 | $122,401 | $585,900 | $1,805 | 2.5% | 78.2% |
| 27539 | Apex | 25,944 | $140,121 | $494,400 | $1,781 | 4.8% | 71.4% |
| 27511 | Cary | 33,279 | $104,072 | $416,600 | $1,436 | 2.6% | 67.3% |
| 27513 | Cary | 47,444 | $119,458 | $468,300 | $1,491 | 3.1% | 75.2% |
| 27518 | Cary | 18,995 | $121,242 | $594,900 | $1,537 | 3.9% | 77.4% |
| 27519 | Cary | 67,976 | $159,414 | $614,100 | $1,854 | 3.6% | 83.4% |
| 27526 | Fuquay Varina | 59,306 | $105,055 | $372,300 | $1,591 | 3.0% | 59.2% |
| 27529 | Garner | 55,201 | $86,426 | $325,600 | $1,379 | 6.3% | 53.0% |
| 27540 | Holly Springs | 45,993 | $125,681 | $474,700 | $1,718 | 3.2% | 74.8% |
| 27545 | Knightdale | 33,750 | $85,400 | $301,300 | $1,560 | 5.2% | 50.3% |
| 27560 | Morrisville | 39,442 | $117,340 | $466,900 | $1,760 | 3.0% | 78.8% |
| 27562 | New Hill | 5,044 | $168,804 | $590,100 | — | 19.4% | 71.0% |
| 27601 | Raleigh | 9,702 | $70,433 | $572,600 | $1,499 | 4.2% | 61.2% |
| 27603 | Raleigh | 53,835 | $87,939 | $347,000 | $1,496 | 3.9% | 57.0% |
| 27604 | Raleigh | 44,094 | $72,793 | $293,100 | $1,386 | 4.3% | 50.6% |
| 27605 | Raleigh | 6,121 | $63,267 | $440,300 | $1,577 | 2.6% | 77.0% |
| 27606 | Raleigh | 45,728 | $75,640 | $423,900 | $1,369 | 4.7% | 67.6% |
| 27607 | Raleigh | 26,062 | $95,216 | $639,200 | $1,529 | 4.9% | 76.7% |
| 27608 | Raleigh | 12,522 | $155,433 | $911,000 | $1,487 | 3.5% | 85.8% |
| 27609 | Raleigh | 35,548 | $81,538 | $441,100 | $1,393 | 1.7% | 71.0% |
| 27610 | Raleigh | 80,173 | $66,245 | $260,300 | $1,319 | 7.8% | 41.5% |
| 27612 | Raleigh | 40,475 | $95,565 | $481,500 | $1,544 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| 27613 | Raleigh | 44,357 | $119,362 | $478,600 | $1,478 | 2.4% | 74.1% |
| 27614 | Raleigh | 33,021 | $122,258 | $530,100 | $1,548 | 4.2% | 70.8% |
| 27615 | Raleigh | 45,722 | $107,051 | $441,100 | $1,533 | 2.1% | 70.7% |
| 27616 | Raleigh | 61,161 | $81,534 | $314,800 | $1,514 | 6.4% | 54.6% |
| 27617 | Raleigh | 20,012 | $109,991 | $448,300 | $1,679 | 1.8% | 71.3% |
| 27571 | Rolesville | 8,908 | $129,340 | $442,300 | $982 | 4.5% | 72.6% |
| 27587 | Wake Forest | 81,902 | $125,607 | $452,400 | $1,415 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| 27591 | Wendell | 26,745 | $76,710 | $288,100 | $1,280 | 2.7% | 43.2% |
| 27592 | Willow Spring | 20,239 | $94,564 | $335,100 | $940 | 5.6% | 51.3% |
| 27597 | Zebulon | 29,003 | $81,862 | $272,000 | $985 | 6.5% | 40.5% |