27610 ZIP Code — Raleigh, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27610 is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 45.15 square miles and serves a population of 81,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27610
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $233,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $62,900. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
81,219
population
45.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27610 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27610
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27545 Knightdale (4.8 mi)
27604 Raleigh (5.3 mi)
27601 Raleigh (5.9 mi)
27699 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27690 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27634 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27640 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27635 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27656 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27697 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27668 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
27698 Raleigh (6.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 81,219 |
| Population density | 1,799 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.7436 |
| Longitude | -78.5364 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
81,219
Population
1,799
People per sq mi
34.4
Median age
$62,900
Median household income
$27,621
Per capita income
$233,200
Median home value
$1,233
Median monthly rent
59.2%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
17,018
Housing units
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,376
Under 5
2,511
2,457
5–9
2,598
3,419
10–14
3,614
3,237
15–19
3,421
2,385
20–24
2,522
6,415
25–34
6,781
5,710
35–44
6,036
5,507
45–54
5,822
2,221
55–59
2,348
1,810
60–64
1,913
2,549
65–74
2,694
958
75–84
1,012
439
85+
464
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21,105 | 26.0% |
| 18 and over | 60,114 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 8,116 | 10.0% |
| Median age | 34.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
55.2%
White
19.1%
Hispanic or Latino
10.4%
Other race
7.1%
Two or more races
6.6%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50,068 | 55.2% |
| White | 17,366 | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,467 | 10.4% |
| Other race | 6,448 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 6,010 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 964 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 335 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
17.6%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $62,900 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
39.1%
$300k–$500k
21.6%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,233 |
| Owner occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter occupied | 40.8% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 68.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.1% |
| Electricity | 59.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,776 | 36.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,402 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,054 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,243 | 38.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,411 | 39.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,741 | 21.7% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.9% | 43.2% |
| Married | 37.2% | 32.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
28.8%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,139 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1,217 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 10,210 | 44.4% |
| High school | 4,801 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 5,621 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
9.7%
Construction
9.3%
Public administration
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
26.3%
18 and over
12.9%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
22.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| High blood pressure | 36.0% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 25.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,819 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.8% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 16.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 76,332 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 7,434 | 9.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,596 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 310 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 170 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 70,686 | 87.0% |
| Born in same state | 69,843 | 86.0% |
| Born in different state | 46,199 | 56.9% |
| Foreign born | 843 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 10,533 | 13.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,521 | 33.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,065 | 5% |
| French | 2,195 | 2.7% |
| Italian | 2,038 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 98 | 0.1% |
| English | 65 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 54 | 0.1% |
| German | 46 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0% |
| Dutch | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.6% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27610
What part of Raleigh is ZIP code 27610?
ZIP code 27610 covers a portion of Raleigh, North Carolina, within Wake County.
What county is ZIP code 27610 in?
ZIP code 27610 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27610?
17% of residents in ZIP code 27610 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 27610?
ZIP code 27610 has an estimated population of 81,219 residents, with a density of 1,799 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27610?
The median household income in ZIP code 27610 is $62,900, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27610?
The median home value in ZIP code 27610 is $233,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 27610 in?
ZIP code 27610 observes the EST timezone.