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27601

North Carolina · 9,905 residents · 1.818 sq mi
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ZIP 27601 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $579,500. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Wake County median. Among the 30 ZIP codes in Wake County, 27601 ranks 27th by median household income.

$71,350
US average: $82,259
$579,500
US average: $376,019
49.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
15.8%
Age 65+
7.1%
51.2%
48.8%
1.79 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(3,957)
Black39%(3,860)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(857)
Asian4.1%(402)
Other8.4%(829)
Diversity Score84%(8,325)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wake County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST27TH 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 27601?

ZIP code 27601 has about 9,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27601?

The typical household in ZIP code 27601 earns about $71,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27601 expensive?

In ZIP code 27601, the median home is worth about $579,500, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27601?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27601 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27601?

About 20.2% of people in ZIP code 27601 live below the federal poverty line.

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