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ZIP Code 27612
Raleigh, NC, Wake County
Population
41,952
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,527
City
Raleigh
ZIP 27612 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27612 at a glance
- ZIP 27612 (Raleigh) is about 11 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,988, 33% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $529,000 (83% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,620 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27612
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27612, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,988
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$529,000
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,620/mo
Homeownership
53.6%
Bachelor's or higher
65.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
21.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,598
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
27,616
$1.9B annual payroll
PPP loans
$163M
1,595 loans
Campaign donations
$1.16M
24% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27612, 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
91° / 32°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27612, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 27612
ZIP codes near 27612
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27607Raleigh | 2.9 mi | 17.4 |
| 27609Raleigh | 3.9 mi | 10.9 |
| 27608Raleigh | 4.1 mi | 3.5 |
| 27617Raleigh | 4.6 mi | 8.3 |
| 27695Raleigh | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| 27605Raleigh | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| 27615Raleigh | 5.4 mi | 18.9 |
| 27513Cary | 5.6 mi | 16.4 |
| 27613Raleigh | 5.8 mi | 25.5 |
| 27601Raleigh | 6.6 mi | 1.8 |
| 27697Raleigh | 6.7 mi | 0 |
| 27560Morrisville | 7.7 mi | 27.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27612?
- ZIP code 27612 is in Raleigh, NC (Wake County).
- What county is ZIP code 27612 in?
- ZIP code 27612 is mostly in Wake County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27612?
- About 41,952 people live in the 27612 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.