City

Raleigh, NC

44 ZIP codes  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥560,455Population
💰$90,224Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$412,635Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓62.9%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.8%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 24.2%Asian: 4.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White54.8%
Hispanic12.5%
Black24.2%
Asian4.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
32%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads62.9% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma5,002 (1.4%)
HS Graduate56,594 (15.8%)
Some College25,443 (7.1%)
Associates45,142 (12.6%)
Bachelors29,194 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree197,056 (55%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 15.8%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 55%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad15.8%
Some College7.1%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate55.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.2%Renter: 42.8%Tenure
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,224 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$412,634 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,464/mo
Total Housing Units253,580
Vacant Units23,048

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Raleigh, NC

Raleigh is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 44 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 560,455 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.42 years.

Economically, Raleigh is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,223 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Raleigh is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,634, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,463 per month.

The population of Raleigh is highly educated. 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (54.83%).

Raleigh, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina. Spread across 44 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Raleigh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27601 9,702 $70,433 $572,600 $1,499 4.2% 61.2% 27.7%
27603 53,835 $87,939 $347,000 $1,496 3.9% 57.0% 60.9%
27604 44,094 $72,793 $293,100 $1,386 4.3% 50.6% 55.0%
27605 6,121 $63,267 $440,300 $1,577 2.6% 77.0% 31.8%
27606 45,728 $75,640 $423,900 $1,369 4.7% 67.6% 37.1%
27607 26,062 $95,216 $639,200 $1,529 4.9% 76.7% 45.3%
27608 12,522 $155,433 $911,000 $1,487 3.5% 85.8% 74.0%
27609 35,548 $81,538 $441,100 $1,393 1.7% 71.0% 51.1%
27610 80,173 $66,245 $260,300 $1,319 7.8% 41.5% 60.4%
27612 40,475 $95,565 $481,500 $1,544 3.3% 75.0% 53.8%
27613 44,357 $119,362 $478,600 $1,478 2.4% 74.1% 71.5%
27614 33,021 $122,258 $530,100 $1,548 4.2% 70.8% 70.3%
27615 45,722 $107,051 $441,100 $1,533 2.1% 70.7% 73.5%
27616 61,161 $81,534 $314,800 $1,514 6.4% 54.6% 55.7%
27617 20,012 $109,991 $448,300 $1,679 1.8% 71.3% 45.2%