27606 ZIP Code – Raleigh, North Carolina
27606 is a large ZIP code in Raleigh, North Carolina, part of Wake County with a population of approximately 45,546 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $71,701, which is near the North Carolina average and near the national figure. Median home values of $392,800 are well above the national average, with 37.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,266 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 48% single-family (increasing), 42% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.7%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 19.1% is above the U.S. average. An estimated 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 30.5, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27518, 27511, 27605.
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ZIP 27606 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27606 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $392k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,266 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 30.5 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 58.5% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27518 – Cary
- 27511 – Cary
- 27605 – Raleigh
- 27601 – Raleigh
- 27607 – Raleigh
- 27697 – Raleigh
- 27603 – Raleigh
- 27608 – Raleigh
- 27513 – Cary
- 27539 – Apex
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27518 | CARY | 19,102 | $117,647 |
| 27511 | CARY | 32,880 | $98,474 |
| 27605 | RALEIGH | 6,085 | $62,126 |
| 27601 | RALEIGH | 10,801 | $63,218 |
| 27607 | RALEIGH | 26,026 | $89,179 |