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27597

North Carolina · 30,184 residents · 118 sq mi
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With 30,184 people, ZIP 27597 is a ZIP code in Wake County. 80% of homes are owner-occupied. About 27% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Households here earn about 20% less than in Wake County as a whole. Getting to work takes 34 minutes on average. Renters pay $997 a month at the median. Among the 30 ZIP codes in Wake County, 27597 ranks 23rd by median household income.

$84,625
US average: $82,259
$36,314
US average: $44,673
$312,500
US average: $376,019
26.9%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
118 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.4%
Age 65+
15.3%
48.4%
51.6%
2.74 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(15,941)
Black25.6%(7,742)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(5,220)
Asian0.1%(36)
Other4.1%(1,245)
78
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
LOWEST23RD 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 27597?

ZIP code 27597 has about 30,184 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27597?

The typical household in ZIP code 27597 earns about $84,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27597 expensive?

In ZIP code 27597, the median home is worth about $312,500, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27597?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27597 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27597?

About 13.6% of people in ZIP code 27597 live below the federal poverty line.

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