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27608

North Carolina · 12,604 residents · 3.45 sq mi
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ZIP 27608 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $977,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% more than the Wake County median. Among the 30 ZIP codes in Wake County, 27608 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$162,188
US average: $82,259
$977,400
US average: $376,019
86.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.5%
Age 65+
16.8%
47.8%
52.2%
2.33 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(11,328)
Black1.7%(211)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(478)
Asian0.2%(23)
Other4.5%(564)
Diversity Score23.6%(2,970)
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Commute & vehicles
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People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wake County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND 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 27608?

ZIP code 27608 has about 12,604 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27608?

The typical household in ZIP code 27608 earns about $162,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27608 expensive?

In ZIP code 27608, the median home is worth about $977,400, and the typical rent is about $1,878 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27608?

About 86.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27608 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27608?

About 2.0% of people in ZIP code 27608 live below the federal poverty line.

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