City

Willow Spring, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥20,239Population
💰$94,564Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$335,100Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 15.3%Black: 5.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic15.3%
Black5.9%
Asian0.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma185 (1.6%)
HS Graduate2,379 (20.1%)
Some College1,195 (10.1%)
Associates2,008 (17%)
Bachelors1,552 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree4,523 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 20.1%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad20.1%
Some College10.1%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,564 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$335,100 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units7,065
Vacant Units287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
62%
About Willow Spring, NC

Willow Spring is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,239 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Willow Spring is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,564 is above the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Willow Spring is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $335,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow Spring is well-educated. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.15%).

Willow Spring, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Willow Spring
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27592 20,239 $94,564 $335,100 $940 5.6% 51.3% 86.2%