The ZIP Code 27606 is associated with Raleigh, NC in Wake County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 47,478. About 9.8% of residents in ZIP Code 27606 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 28.3 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 55.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $32,931. The median household income is at $57,199, while an estimated 8% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27606 is $57,199, while the region's mean household income is $80,236. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,931. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27606 of $32,931 is approximately 6.98% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 27606 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.2% of 27606 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.0% |
In ZIP Code 27606, 91.6% of the population graduated high school, while 55.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.1% in this Wake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 13.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27606 are younger than average. The median age of 28.3 years in ZIP Code 27606 is approximately 25.72% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 24.4% of the population in 27606 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 18.8% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 27606 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 18.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 24.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 4.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.8% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27606, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 9.9% of 27606 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27606 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.0%), followed by Black or African American (18.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Black or African American | 18.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27606 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27606 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27606, 76.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.6% of homes. Lastly, 4.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wake County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.1% |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 6.6% |
| Other languages | 4.5% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 27606 in January 2025 comes in at $457,846. The January 2025 value is approximately -0% lower than the $458,292 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $450,434 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27606, an estimated 27.2% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 17.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Wake County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $457,846 |
| Dec 2024 | $457,628 |
| Nov 2024 | $456,873 |
| Oct 2024 | $456,964 |
| Sep 2024 | $457,572 |
| Aug 2024 | $458,292 |
| Jul 2024 | $458,808 |
| Jun 2024 | $459,093 |
| May 2024 | $458,471 |
| Apr 2024 | $456,345 |
| Mar 2024 | $453,064 |
| Feb 2024 | $450,434 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 27.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
In 27606, 70.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.3 minutes. Approximately 26.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27606 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 27606 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.8% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.4% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27606 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27606 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 15.12¢/kWh | 10.36¢/kWh | 7.9¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27606 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.69 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.04 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.43 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.02 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.87 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.56 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.66 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.44 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.27 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.84 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.38 | 1.78 | 5.46 |