27592 ZIP Code — Willow Spring, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27592 is located in Willow Spring, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 39.23 square miles and serves a population of 19,011 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919.
About ZIP code 27592
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $312,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $89,219.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
19,011
population
39.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27592 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27592
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27592. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Willow Spring | Acceptable |
| Willow Spring | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27501 Angier (6.1 mi)
27529 Garner (7.4 mi)
27603 Raleigh (8.2 mi)
27526 Fuquay Varina (9.8 mi)
27521 Coats (10.1 mi)
27540 Holly Springs (11.6 mi)
27539 Apex (11.8 mi)
27520 Clayton (11.9 mi)
27606 Raleigh (12.4 mi)
27528 Clayton (12.7 mi)
27518 Cary (13.2 mi)
27504 Benson (13.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,011 |
| Population density | 485 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5653 |
| Longitude | -78.6609 |
| 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 | 31.6% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
19,011
Population
485
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$89,219
Median household income
$34,760
Per capita income
$312,500
Median home value
$924
Median monthly rent
88.4%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
5,796
Housing units
36.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
805
Under 5
821
825
5–9
841
760
10–14
774
621
15–19
634
541
20–24
552
864
25–34
880
1,283
35–44
1,307
1,224
45–54
1,248
656
55–59
668
968
60–64
987
618
65–74
630
205
75–84
209
45
85+
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,538 | 29.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,473 | 70.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,752 | 9.2% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.3%
Hispanic or Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
5.8%
Other race
2.4%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,601 | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,721 | 8.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,513 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,200 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 497 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.6% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $89,219 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
11.7%
$200k–$300k
22.2%
$300k–$500k
39.8%
$500k–$1M
13.0%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $312,500 |
| Median rent / month | $924 |
| Owner occupied | 88.4% |
| Renter occupied | 11.6% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 84.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 14.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.04 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 29.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% |
| 3 or more | 37.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.2% |
| Electricity | 88.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,426 | 71.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 251 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 587 | 9.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 966 | 15.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,686 | 43.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,220 | 19.6% |
| Average household size | 3.05 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.2% | 15.6% |
| Married | 64.1% | 65.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 0.1% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.9%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 155 | 3.2% |
| Kindergarten | 644 | 13.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,229 | 45.5% |
| High school | 955 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 912 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Construction
17.9%
Professional & management
12.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.4%
Retail trade
10.2%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Public administration
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Other services
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.2% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.6% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 16.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 35.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
40.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 71.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,040 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.7% |
| Public insurance | 20.9% |
| No insurance | 19.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,385 | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 703 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 622 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 2 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,357 | 91.3% |
| Born in same state | 17,037 | 89.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,032 | 52.8% |
| Foreign born | 320 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,654 | 8.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 775 | 46.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,838 | 20.2% |
| French | 1,713 | 9% |
| Italian | 1,629 | 8.6% |
| Irish | 656 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 159 | 0.8% |
| German | 67 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.8% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27592
What city is ZIP code 27592 in?
ZIP code 27592 is primarily assigned to Willow Spring, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27592 in?
ZIP code 27592 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27592 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 27592 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27592?
The median home value in ZIP code 27592 is $312,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 27592?
ZIP code 27592 has an estimated population of 19,011 residents, with a density of 485 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27592?
The median household income in ZIP code 27592 is $89,219, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27592 in?
ZIP code 27592 observes the EST timezone.