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27587

North Carolina · 82,886 residents · 105 sq mi
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ZIP 27587 is home to 82,886 people in Wake County. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. Households take in $133,743 a year at the median, 63% more than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than in Wake County as a whole. Poverty is uncommon here, at 5.0% of people in this ZIP code. Among the 30 ZIP codes in Wake County, 27587 ranks 5th by median household income.

$133,743
US average: $82,259
$59,229
US average: $44,673
$497,800
US average: $376,019
57.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
105 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.6%
Age 65+
13.0%
48.1%
51.9%
2.77 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(57,111)
Black15.8%(13,090)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(7,093)
Asian2.4%(2,023)
Other4.3%(3,569)
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wake County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST5TH OF 30HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27502$143,922
27511$107,860
27513$121,989
27518$123,488
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27587?

ZIP code 27587 has about 82,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27587?

The typical household in ZIP code 27587 earns about $133,743 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27587 expensive?

In ZIP code 27587, the median home is worth about $497,800, and the typical rent is about $1,544 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27587?

About 57.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27587 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27587?

About 5.0% of people in ZIP code 27587 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024