ZIP Code 27604: Population, Income, Housing

State: NC
Total population: 44,514 Household income: $70,375 Rent: $1,480

Overview

Total population
44,514
Rent
$1,480
Year built
1991
Household income
$70,375
Per capita income
$43,575
Poverty rate
13%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
52.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
North Carolina
County
Wake County
City
Raleigh
Total population
44,514
Adults over 25
31,842
Total households
18,867
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$70,375
Per capita income
$43,575
Poverty rate
13%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
52.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,480
Year built
1991
Households that rent
45.2%
Households that own
54.8%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
41.6%
Black
30.3%
Asian
8%
Two or more races
10.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
19.7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
80.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
17,841 (76.8%)
Commute time to work
25 mins
Work from home
5,378 (23.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
25.6%
High school graduate or GED
23.6%
Some college or associate degree
10.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 27604 with: Wake County, NC Raleigh, NC Raleigh metro area, NC North Carolina United States

ZIP 27604

Total population44,514
Rent$1,480
Year built1991
Household income$70,375
Per capita income$43,575
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rateN/A

Wake County, NC

Total population1,178,653
Rent$1,623
Year built2000
Household income$105,768
Per capita income$55,448
Poverty rate8.1%
Unemployment rate2.8%

Raleigh, NC

Total population481,031
Rent$1,572
Year built1997
Household income$85,395
Per capita income$52,897
Poverty rate11.9%
Unemployment rate2.9%

Raleigh Metro Area, NC

Total population1,487,302
Rent$1,573
Year built2000
Household income$100,103
Per capita income$51,873
Poverty rate8.7%
Unemployment rate3.1%

North Carolina State

Total population10,730,404
Rent$1,228
Year built1991
Household income$72,388
Per capita income$41,385
Poverty rate13%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP27604 CountyWake, NCCityRaleigh, NCMetro AreaRaleigh metro area, NCStateNorth CarolinaCountryUnited States
Total population44,5141,178,653481,0311,487,30210,730,404334,922,499
Rent$1,480$1,623$1,572$1,573$1,228$1,413
Year built199120001997200019911980
Household income$70,375$105,768$85,395$100,103$72,388$80,734
Per capita income$43,575$55,448$52,897$51,873$41,385$44,673
Poverty rate13%8.1%11.9%8.7%13%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.8%2.9%3.1%3.6%4%

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Summary for 27604

Rent & Income

In 27604, the typical monthly rent is $1,480 and the typical household income is $70,375. Rent here is lower than Raleigh and higher than North Carolina, and household income is lower than Raleigh and similar to North Carolina. The estimated poverty rate is 13%, which is higher than the Raleigh rate and similar to the North Carolina rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 45.2% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 52.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 39.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 27604 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 27604 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 27604 compares in North Carolina (126 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,480 81 / 126 from lower rent $733 – $2,025
Household income $70,375 66 / 126 from higher income $42,810 – $165,586
Poverty rate 13% 74 / 126 from lower poverty 2.3% – 34.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in North Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 27604

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 81st out of 126 ZIP Codes in North Carolina. In North Carolina as a whole, the range goes from $733 in ZIP 28645 up to $2,025 in ZIP 28079.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 27604 ranks 66th out of 126 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $42,810 in ZIP 27893 up to $165,586 in ZIP 27519.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 74th out of 126 ZIP Codes. Across North Carolina, figures vary from 2.3% in ZIP 27502 up to 34.4% in ZIP 28607.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 27604 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,480 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 27604

Annual Household Income: $70,375

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 27604

Estimated Rate: 13%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 27604

In ZIP Code 27604, households that rent: 8,528 (45.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 8,528 45.2%
Owner-Occupied 10,339 54.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 27604

In ZIP Code 27604, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,479 (52.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,479 52.5%
Other renter households 4,049 47.5%
Total renter households 8,528 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 27604

Less than High School: 8,167 people (25.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,526 people (23.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,451 people (10.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,698 people (39.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 31,842

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.