27605 ZIP Code, Raleigh, NC
27605 is a ZIP code in Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake County. It covers 1.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 27608, 27695 and 27601. 6,286 people live here in 3,754 households. At about 6,139 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and most households rent (29% own). Median household income is $71,096, close to the North Carolina median of $72,388; 39% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Raleigh, NC
- County: Wake County
- Land area: 1.0 sq mi
- Population: 6,286
- Median household income: $71,096
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,286 |
| Households | 3,754 |
| Median household income | $71,096 |
| Income per person | $65,785 |
| Median age | 30.9 |
| Homeowners | 29.4% |
| Median home value | $540,000 |
| Median rent | $1,668 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 5.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 38.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% |
| Broadband internet | 90.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 13.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.8% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 11.1% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 14.5% |
| $50–75K | 8.0% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 14.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 13.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.8% |
| 10–19 | 3.7% |
| 20–24 | 24.8% |
| 25–34 | 23.4% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 7.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 10.9% |
| 75+ | 4.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 17.1% |
| Owned outright | 9.2% |
| Rented | 63.2% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 13.9% |
| Townhome | 5.0% |
| 2–4 units | 13.3% |
| 5–19 units | 18.8% |
| 20+ units | 48.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 27605
457 business establishments with 6,287 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 103
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 65
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 56
- Retail Trade: 50
- Accommodation and Food Services: 44
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 36
- Finance and Insurance: 34
- Construction: 18
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 27608 — Raleigh city, NC (1.4 mi)
- 27695 — Raleigh city, NC (1.4 mi)
- 27601 — Raleigh city, NC (1.6 mi)
- 27697 — Raleigh city, NC (1.9 mi)
- 27609 — Raleigh city, NC (3.9 mi)
- 27607 — Raleigh city, NC (4.5 mi)
- 27606 — Raleigh city, NC (4.8 mi)
- 27612 — Raleigh city, NC (5 mi)
Areas that include 27605
- Raleigh, NC ZIP codes — 17 ZIP codes
- Wake County ZIP codes — 36 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 11 of 34: highest median home value in Wake County
- No. 2 of 35: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Wake County
- No. 4 of 35: lowest median age in Wake County
- No. 5 of 15: highest median home value in Raleigh, NC
- No. 2 of 16: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Raleigh, NC
- No. 4 of 16: lowest median age in Raleigh, NC
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 27605, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 27605 in?
- 27605 is a Raleigh, NC mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Raleigh.
- What county is 27605 in?
- 27605 is in Wake County.
- What is the population of 27605?
- About 6,286 people (±796), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,409.
- What is the median household income in 27605?
- $71,096 (±$18,251), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 27605?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 27605 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 27605?
- The closest, measured center to center: 27608 (1.4 mi, Raleigh), 27695 (1.4 mi, Raleigh), 27601 (1.6 mi, Raleigh), 27697 (1.9 mi, Raleigh), 27609 (3.9 mi, Raleigh) and 27607 (4.5 mi, Raleigh).
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