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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 27616 has 56,941 residents and 20,951 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 34.3 years, younger than the state (39.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (37.1%, much higher than the state average of 20.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (34.4%, much lower than the state average of 62.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8%, which is much higher than the state average (10.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (20.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	56,941Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	63,520Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	72,728Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,528.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$83,565Source: Census ACS

Households:	20,951Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$349,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.71Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.05Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	44,014	45,028	46,074	46,826	48,004	50,392	52,679	53,364	55,128	55,997	56,238	57,599	61,161	63,520
Decennial Census	42,294	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	56,941	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 34.3

Male Median Age: 32.5

Female Median Age: 35.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,917	1,996	2,314	2,164	1,764	2,149	2,274	2,072	1,974	1,983	1,807	1,511	1,218	836	532	288	183	137
Female	1,776	2,049	2,175	1,936	1,784	2,301	2,545	2,420	2,453	2,242	2,060	1,803	1,447	1,041	784	452	291	263
Total	3,693	4,045	4,489	4,100	3,548	4,450	4,819	4,492	4,427	4,225	3,867	3,314	2,665	1,877	1,316	740	474	400

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	19,584	31.06%
Black:	21,131	33.51%
Hispanic:*	11,274	17.88%
Asian:	3,734	5.92%
American Indian:	628	1.00%
Hawaiian:	37	0.06%
Other:	6,670	10.58%
Total:	63,058	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	27,119	47.63%	32.5 years
Females:	29,822	52.37%	35.7 years
Total:	56,941	100%	34.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	48,747	76.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,419	2.23%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,587	10.37%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	6,767	21.02%
Total Population:	63,520	100%
Total Native Population:	50,166	78.98%
Total Foreign-born Population:	13,354	21.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $83,565, which is notably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,840 (47.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,032. Family households earn a median of $101,466 versus $55,374 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,092). By gender, male median income is $61,042 and female is $55,008, which is modestly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $6,034 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.1%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is a bit above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$56,725	$57,444	$58,311	$56,323	$55,843	$61,978	$64,212	$68,084	$70,533	$66,578	$69,324	$77,566	$81,534	$83,565
Median Family Income	$61,397	$61,931	$62,970	$60,033	$59,503	$67,897	$71,390	$75,288	$80,303	$76,868	$83,117	$90,634	$96,810	$101,466
Median NonFamily Income	$43,151	$43,290	$46,270	$44,813	$44,485	$45,925	$45,545	$46,382	$48,987	$51,352	$51,799	$56,313	$55,974	$55,374
Median Male Income	$40,632	$41,204	$42,665	$43,614	$43,052	$43,796	$45,132	$44,887	$47,435	$46,877	$47,100	$52,074	$56,605	$61,042
Median Female Income	$38,055	$39,161	$40,286	$39,013	$40,136	$42,053	$44,818	$45,302	$47,593	$48,007	$50,656	$53,794	$53,526	$55,008

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	35,592	71.63%
Unemployed:	2,143	4.31%
Not In Labor Force:	11,952	24.05%
Total:	49,687	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	15,746	44.24%
Service:	5,719	16.07%
Sales and Office:	7,644	21.48%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,303	6.47%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,180	11.74%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	35,592	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $349,300, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $180,600 (107.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $146,400. The median gross rent is $1,659, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $747 (81.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $533. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.01% (79.25% with a mortgage, 20.75% free-and-clear) and renters 43.99% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.06%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$168,700	$170,200	$171,500	$167,300	$171,400	$175,300	$179,400	$189,000	$202,900	$216,400	$232,700	$284,900	$314,800	$349,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	104	0.99%
$500 to $999:	427	4.05%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,325	31.56%
$1,500 to $1,999:	4,235	40.20%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,913	18.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:	269	2.55%
$3,000 or more:	127	1.21%
No Rent:	135	1.28%
Total:	10,535	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$912	$908	$901	$936	$947	$973	$998	$1,078	$1,126	$1,179	$1,266	$1,418	$1,514	$1,659

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	10,631	44.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,783	11.62%
Renter Occupied:	10,535	43.99%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	23,949	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	23,949	93.94%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,546	6.06%
Total Housing Units:	25,495	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	17,349	68.05%
Multi-Family Units:	7,586	29.75%
Other Units:	560	2.20%
Total Housing Units:	25,495	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 44.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.70%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.30%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 6.50%, which is falls below the national rate (8.70%), down 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.02%). College enrollment is 27.84%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,813	4.32%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,660	3.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,294	19.76%
Some college, no degree:	7,691	18.32%
Associate's degree:	3,838	9.14%
Bachelor's degree:	12,159	28.96%
Graduate or professional degree:	6,528	15.55%
Total:	41,983	100%
High school or higher:	38,510	91.73%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	18,687	44.51%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	44,997	64.69%
Public Insurance:	17,386	24.99%
No Insurance:	7,175	10.32%
Total:	69,558	100%
Has Health Insurance:	62,383	89.68%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	9.8%	10.5%	12.0%	11.7%	11.8%	11.2%	9.9%	8.9%	8.8%	8.3%	8.1%	7.5%	6.6%	6.5%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	993	6.22%
Kindergarten:	903	5.66%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	6,869	43.02%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,757	17.27%
College or graduate school:	4,445	27.84%
Total:	15,967	100%
Early Childhood:	1,896	11.87%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	10,529	65.94%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Raleigh, North Carolina
City Alias:	Brentwood
County:	Wake County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	7:53:43 PM
Population:	56,941 [See All]
Area Codes:	919 / 984
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.8706, -78.5336
Land Area:	22.519 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/27616/zip-code-27616.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	26,837Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,281Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	31,472Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	11,868Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	7,266Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,221Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$281,332,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,161,671,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	20,031Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Raleigh-Cary, NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	39580Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,130,490Source: Census
MSA:	Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC MSASource: Census
Land Area:	22.519 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.043 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	3246.68 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3755000Source: Census
Place Name:	Raleigh city; North CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 27616 in Raleigh, NC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 27616

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 27616

Sources & References