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ZIP Code 27603
Garner, NC, Wake County
Population
53,972
Land area
51.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,050
City
Garner
ZIP 27603 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27603 at a glance
- ZIP 27603 (Garner) is about 4.8 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,484, 25% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $383,200 (33% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,547 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27603
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27603, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,484
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$383,200
Prices -1.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,547/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
50.7%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
27.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,853
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
26,039
$1.66B annual payroll
PPP loans
$192M
1,708 loans
Campaign donations
$414K
28% D, 4% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27603, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,790
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27603, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 27603
ZIP codes near 27603
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27606Cary | 4.4 mi | 24.5 |
| 27539Holly Springs | 4.9 mi | 31 |
| 27518Cary | 6.5 mi | 9.9 |
| 27529Garner | 6.5 mi | 57.7 |
| 27601Raleigh | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| 27610Raleigh | 6.8 mi | 45.2 |
| 27695Raleigh | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| 27697Raleigh | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| 27605Raleigh | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| 27511Cary | 8 mi | 11.7 |
| 27592Angier | 8.3 mi | 39.2 |
| 27608Raleigh | 9 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27603?
- ZIP code 27603 is in Garner, NC (Wake County).
- What county is ZIP code 27603 in?
- ZIP code 27603 is mostly in Wake County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27603?
- About 53,972 people live in the 27603 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.