27616 ZIP Code — Raleigh, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27616 is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 22.52 square miles and serves a population of 57,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27616
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 $284,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.
Median household income is $77,566.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
57,599
population
22.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27616 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27616
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | Acceptable |
| Raleigh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27604 Raleigh (4.1 mi)
27571 Rolesville (5.5 mi)
27615 Raleigh (5.7 mi)
27609 Raleigh (5.8 mi)
27545 Knightdale (6.3 mi)
27614 Raleigh (7 mi)
27608 Raleigh (7.6 mi)
27587 Wake Forest (7.7 mi)
27605 Raleigh (8.7 mi)
27601 Raleigh (8.7 mi)
27610 Raleigh (8.8 mi)
27634 Raleigh (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 57,599 |
| Population density | 2,558 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.8706 |
| Longitude | -78.5336 |
| 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 | 35.6% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
57,599
Population
2,558
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$77,566
Median household income
$36,524
Per capita income
$284,900
Median home value
$1,418
Median monthly rent
57.8%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
13,630
Housing units
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,519
Under 5
1,666
1,974
5–9
2,164
1,883
10–14
2,065
1,579
15–19
1,731
2,062
20–24
2,262
4,667
25–34
5,118
4,239
35–44
4,648
3,867
45–54
4,241
1,910
55–59
2,095
1,499
60–64
1,643
1,452
65–74
1,592
613
75–84
673
208
85+
229
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,452 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 44,147 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,767 | 8.3% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
34.1%
White
31%
Hispanic or Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
9.9%
Other race
6.1%
Asian
5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22,556 | 34.1% |
| White | 20,456 | 31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,460 | 12.8% |
| Two or more races | 6,537 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 4,043 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 3,796 | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 211 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.6% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.5% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $77,566 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.8%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k–$300k
37.8%
$300k–$500k
38.2%
$500k–$1M
4.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $284,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,418 |
| Owner occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter occupied | 42.2% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 54.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 28.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 67.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,847 | 45.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,504 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,556 | 16.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,574 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,618 | 35.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,509 | 16.3% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.1% | 34.7% |
| Married | 51.9% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
18.2%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
30.0%
Graduate / professional
15.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 565 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 809 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,846 | 39.6% |
| High school | 2,852 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,700 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Professional & management
16.0%
Retail trade
13.3%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.7% |
| Government | 13.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.6% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 18.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
15.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.5% |
| Retirement income | 14.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 26.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 3.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,266 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 14.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,414 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 6,314 | 11.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,274 | 6.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 949 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 1,276 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,750 | 79.4% |
| Born in same state | 44,546 | 77.3% |
| Born in different state | 22,734 | 39.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,204 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11,849 | 20.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,600 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,936 | 5.1% |
| French | 2,450 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 2,346 | 4.1% |
| Polish | 242 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 189 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 178 | 0.3% |
| German | 139 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27616
What part of Raleigh is ZIP code 27616?
ZIP code 27616 covers a portion of Raleigh, North Carolina, within Wake County.
What county is ZIP code 27616 in?
ZIP code 27616 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27616?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 27616?
ZIP code 27616 has an estimated population of 57,599 residents, with a density of 2,558 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27616?
The median home value in ZIP code 27616 is $284,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27616?
The median household income in ZIP code 27616 is $77,566, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27616 in?
ZIP code 27616 observes the EST timezone.