27545 ZIP Code — Knightdale, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27545 is located in Knightdale, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 31.64 square miles and serves a population of 32,684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27545
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $266,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $81,507.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,684
population
31.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27545 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27545
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Knightdale | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27610 Raleigh (4.8 mi)
27591 Wendell (4.8 mi)
27604 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27616 Raleigh (6.3 mi)
27597 Zebulon (8.7 mi)
27571 Rolesville (8.9 mi)
27601 Raleigh (9 mi)
27635 Raleigh (9.2 mi)
27656 Raleigh (9.2 mi)
27634 Raleigh (9.2 mi)
27640 Raleigh (9.2 mi)
27699 Raleigh (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,684 |
| Population density | 1,033 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.7920 |
| Longitude | -78.4758 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
32,684
Population
1,033
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$81,507
Median household income
$36,406
Per capita income
$266,100
Median home value
$1,415
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
8,927
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,060
Under 5
1,110
1,090
5–9
1,141
1,163
10–14
1,218
1,398
15–19
1,464
839
20–24
878
2,149
25–34
2,250
2,759
35–44
2,889
1,920
45–54
2,011
1,110
55–59
1,162
819
60–64
857
1,074
65–74
1,124
441
75–84
462
145
85+
151
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,584 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 24,100 | 73.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,397 | 10.4% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
34.5%
White
34%
Hispanic or Latino
12.7%
Two or more races
10.1%
Other race
6.5%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,921 | 34.5% |
| White | 12,717 | 34% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,738 | 12.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,769 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 2,450 | 6.5% |
| Asian | 772 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 55 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $81,507 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
$150k–$200k
14.3%
$200k–$300k
30.9%
$300k–$500k
34.9%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $266,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,415 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.4% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 26.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% |
| 3 or more | 23.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.4% |
| Electricity | 66.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,845 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 913 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,669 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,564 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,747 | 39.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,226 | 18.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.6% | 35.9% |
| Married | 49.4% | 43.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
22.4%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 560 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 452 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,346 | 37.5% |
| High school | 2,544 | 28.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,024 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.0%
Professional & management
12.7%
Retail trade
10.7%
Finance & real estate
8.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Construction
6.7%
Public administration
6.3%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
18.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,618 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.2% |
| No insurance | 11.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,514 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 2,541 | 8.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,927 | 6.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 188 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,074 | 85.9% |
| Born in same state | 27,464 | 84.0% |
| Born in different state | 16,440 | 50.3% |
| Foreign born | 610 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,610 | 14.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,592 | 56.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,765 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 1,923 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1,040 | 3.2% |
| German | 217 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 213 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 193 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 118 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27545
What city is ZIP code 27545 in?
ZIP code 27545 is primarily assigned to Knightdale, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27545 in?
ZIP code 27545 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27545?
ZIP code 27545 has an estimated population of 32,684 residents, with a density of 1,033 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27545?
The median home value in ZIP code 27545 is $266,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27545?
The median household income in ZIP code 27545 is $81,507, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27545 in?
ZIP code 27545 observes the EST timezone.