27604 ZIP Code — Raleigh, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27604 is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 19.13 square miles and serves a population of 43,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27604
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $253,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $73,698.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
43,924
population
19.13
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27604 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27604
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27604. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | Acceptable |
| Raleigh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27616 Raleigh (4.1 mi)
27609 Raleigh (4.2 mi)
27608 Raleigh (4.6 mi)
27601 Raleigh (4.9 mi)
27698 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27656 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27634 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27635 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27668 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27697 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27690 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
27640 Raleigh (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,924 |
| Population density | 2,296 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.13 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.8169 |
| Longitude | -78.5638 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
43,924
Population
2,296
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$73,698
Median household income
$41,304
Per capita income
$253,300
Median home value
$1,301
Median monthly rent
55.6%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
12,415
Housing units
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,149
Under 5
1,279
1,198
5–9
1,332
1,095
10–14
1,218
1,195
15–19
1,329
1,120
20–24
1,246
3,607
25–34
4,012
3,816
35–44
4,244
2,558
45–54
2,846
1,126
55–59
1,252
1,142
60–64
1,270
1,669
65–74
1,857
916
75–84
1,018
204
85+
226
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,560 | 19.5% |
| 18 and over | 35,364 | 80.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,890 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40%
Black or African American
30.1%
Hispanic or Latino
10.6%
Other race
8%
Asian
6.4%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,649 | 40% |
| Black or African American | 14,762 | 30.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,200 | 10.6% |
| Other race | 3,942 | 8% |
| Asian | 3,122 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,157 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 292 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.9% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $73,698 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
5.5%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
31.9%
$300k–$500k
25.1%
$500k–$1M
11.8%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,301 |
| Owner occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter occupied | 44.4% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 49.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.9% |
| Electricity | 49.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,236 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,543 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,026 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,426 | 35.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,802 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,324 | 23.7% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.1% | 41.2% |
| Married | 42.4% | 35.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
15.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 579 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 731 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,481 | 36.8% |
| High school | 1,871 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,797 | 29.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.7%
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Retail trade
10.7%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Other services
7.8%
Construction
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.3% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.0% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.1% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 19.4% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
20.6%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
22.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 18.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,969 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 29.7% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,496 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 4,667 | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,569 | 6.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 175 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,470 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,043 | 79.8% |
| Born in same state | 34,389 | 78.3% |
| Born in different state | 19,333 | 44.0% |
| Foreign born | 654 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,881 | 20.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,807 | 42.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,689 | 10.7% |
| French | 3,680 | 8.4% |
| Italian | 2,522 | 5.7% |
| English | 415 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 204 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 170 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 126 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.2% |
| German | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.5% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27604
What city is ZIP code 27604 in?
ZIP code 27604 is primarily assigned to Raleigh, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27604 in?
ZIP code 27604 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 27604?
ZIP code 27604 has an estimated population of 43,924 residents, with a density of 2,296 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27604?
The median household income in ZIP code 27604 is $73,698, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27604?
The median home value in ZIP code 27604 is $253,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 27604 in?
ZIP code 27604 observes the EST timezone.