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27610

Raleigh, NC

Total Population
81,219
Median Household Income
$62,900
Median Home Value
$233,200
Median Rent
$1,233

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$62,900
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$233,200
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,233
100% above state median
Median Age
34.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Raleigh, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.0% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 34.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$62,900
-16.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.95 people

Total Households
26,475
Family Households
36.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
28.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
19.1%
#3 Industry
Construction
18.4%
Total Employed Residents:19,924

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
423 workers
Public Transit
3.7%
1,236 workers
Total Commuting Workers:33,237
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.3%
39,250 employed
Labor Force
42,570
3,273 unemployed
Median Age
34.4 years
Per Capita Income
$27,621
Poverty Rate
15.8%

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