27608 ZIP Code – Raleigh, North Carolina
ZIP code 27608 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Raleigh, North Carolina, within Wake County with a population of approximately 12,069 residents. The median household income of $148,261 is well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $838,600, well above the national average, with 76.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,391, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.5%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 5.3%, well below the national average. About 82.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. Residents have a median age of 40.6, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 27605, 27609, 27697.
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ZIP 27608 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27608 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $148k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $838k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,391 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.6 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.3% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 82.2% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27605 – Raleigh
- 27609 – Raleigh
- 27697 – Raleigh
- 27601 – Raleigh
- 27612 – Raleigh
- 27607 – Raleigh
- 27604 – Raleigh
- 27615 – Raleigh
- 27606 – Raleigh
- 27610 – Raleigh
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27605 | RALEIGH | 6,085 | $62,126 |
| 27609 | RALEIGH | 35,038 | $78,118 |
| 27697 | RALEIGH | Not provided | Not provided |
| 27601 | RALEIGH | 10,801 | $63,218 |
| 27612 | RALEIGH | 39,546 | $94,710 |