ZIP Code 27612 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 27612

The ZIP Code 27612 is associated with Raleigh, NC in Wake County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 39,989. About 19.0% of residents in ZIP Code 27612 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 37.6 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 65.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $49,215. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $79,883.

Population in 27612

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27612 is 39,989.

Raleigh, NC

The 27612 ZIP Code is associated with Raleigh, NC in Wake County.

Area Codes associated with 27612

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27612 include 919, and 984.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27612

Sunrise: 6:00 am
Sunset: 8:24 pm
Sunrise in 27612 6:00 am
Sunrise in 27612 8:24 pm

Weather forecast for 27612

Overnight's forecast for 27612: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 27612

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 27612 Good

Internet in 27612

An estimated 96.5% of households in ZIP Code 27612 have a computer, while about 91.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27612

Males make up an estimated 47.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 27612, while females comprise about 52.6%.

Health Insurance in 27612

Approximately 7.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27612 (Raleigh, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27612

The median household income in ZIP Code 27612 is $79,883, while the region's mean household income is $105,363. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,215. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27612 of $49,215 is approximately 59.88% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 4.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 50.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.3% of the population in 27612 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.0% of 27612 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27612

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.8%
$200,000 or more per year 12.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27612

In ZIP Code 27612, 95.8% of the population graduated high school, while 65.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 10.8% in this Wake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 27612

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 10.8%
Some college, no degree 12.6%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 41.8%
Graduate or professional degree 23.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27612

Residents of ZIP Code 27612 are younger than average. The median age of 37.6 years in ZIP Code 27612 is approximately 1.31% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.6% of the population in 27612 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.9% of 27612 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27612

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 5.2%
15 to 19 years 4.5%
20 to 24 years 6.9%
25 to 34 years 18.6%
35 to 44 years 13.8%
45 to 54 years 13.0%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 8.4%
75 to 84 years 4.0%
85 years and over 2.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27612

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27612, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 8.4% of 27612 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27612 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.7%), followed by Black or African American (12.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27612

Industry Percent
White 79.7%
Black or African American 12.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 5.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27612 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27612

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27612 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27612 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27612 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27612

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27612

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27612

In ZIP Code 27612, 86.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% 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 in 27612

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.7%
Spanish 7.6%
Other Indo-European languages 3.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.8%
Other languages 0.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27612

The median home value in ZIP Code 27612 in January 2025 comes in at $567,483. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $567,203 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $556,375 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27612, an estimated 24.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.0% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Wake County region.

Home Values in 27612

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $567,483
Dec 2024 $567,639
Nov 2024 $566,854
Oct 2024 $566,344
Sep 2024 $566,304
Aug 2024 $567,203
Jul 2024 $568,467
Jun 2024 $569,463
May 2024 $569,179
Apr 2024 $565,948
Mar 2024 $560,995
Feb 2024 $556,375

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 27612

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 4.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 24.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27612

In 27612, 71.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.4% 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 21.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27612 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 27612 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27612

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 5.0%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Retail trade 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.3%
Information 4.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 21.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.8%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 4.9%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27612 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27612 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.31 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.88% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.42% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes electricity rates in 27612 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27612

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27612 10.43¢/kWh 8.5¢/kWh 6.64¢/kWh
North Carolina 14.76¢/kWh 10.61¢/kWh 7.64¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27612

Month ZIP Code 27612 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.56 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.1 3 6.31
Mar 5.46 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.69 5.13 7.3
May 5.75 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.67 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.65 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.27 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.02 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.36 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes solar power levels in 27612 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 27612 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27612, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 27612 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wake County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 27612

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 406
Credit reporting or credit repair services 266
Debt collection 43
Checking or savings account 19
Credit card 13
Other 51
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 27612

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 272
Improper use of your report 240
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 90
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 63
Attempts to collect debt not owed 20
Other 113
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 27612. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.