27603 ZIP Code – Raleigh, North Carolina
27603 is a large ZIP code in Raleigh, North Carolina, part of Wake County with a population of approximately 53,535 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $84,569, which is above the North Carolina average and above the national figure. At $313,200, median home values run above the national average, with 61.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,416 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 22% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is near the U.S. average. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The median age is 34.8, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27529, 27606, 27592.
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ZIP 27603 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27603 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $84k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $313k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,416 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27529 – Garner
- 27606 – Raleigh
- 27592 – Willow Spring
- 27518 – Cary
- 27601 – Raleigh
- 27697 – Raleigh
- 27610 – Raleigh
- 27539 – Apex
- 27605 – Raleigh
- 27511 – Cary
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27529 | GARNER | 53,223 | $80,021 |
| 27606 | RALEIGH | 45,546 | $71,701 |
| 27592 | WILLOW SPRING | 19,011 | $89,219 |
| 27518 | CARY | 19,102 | $117,647 |
| 27601 | RALEIGH | 10,801 | $63,218 |