Population 8,978 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 27571: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 27571
Household size in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27571 are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.72 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 11 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 27571 is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 27571: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 27571 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 27571
Renters in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 33.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.2% of households in ZIP 27571 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 17.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 10.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 27571: just 4.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.0 points, as it has nationally. Only nine of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2005 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2011 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27571 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2011, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southwest. ZIP 27571 has the newest homes of any North Carolina ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $889 | $923 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,246 | $1,018 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,153 | $1,207 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,497 | $1,666 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$608 | +$743 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27571 costs $1,497 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Raleigh area ($1,666). Rents are up $608 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 27571
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 41.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 43.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.4% | 47.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.8% | 51.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +22.7 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 27571 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 22.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 34 of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 90.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 92.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 93.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 27571: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 27571
| Period | ZIP 27571 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 27571 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Raleigh area (4.1%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 27571 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27571 | 2.98 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 2011 | $1,497 | 62.8% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27587 | 2.88 | 39.7 | 7.7% | 19.2% | 6.7% | 2006 | $1,597 | 57.7% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 27616 | 2.72 | 35.4 | 14.3% | 45.0% | 7.8% | 2004 | $1,709 | 43.1% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 27614 | 2.58 | 43.9 | 6.5% | 28.7% | 9.1% | 2001 | $1,735 | 65.9% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 27596 | 2.59 | 42.4 | 7.8% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 2006 | $1,249 | 37.4% | 93.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 27604 | 2.37 | 35.6 | 12.4% | 45.6% | 11.3% | 1990 | $1,601 | 39.6% | 88.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27615 | 2.40 | 43.1 | 9.7% | 28.0% | 7.7% | 1989 | $1,790 | 64.5% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 27597 | 2.94 | 39.0 | 11.1% | 21.3% | 7.0% | 2001 | $1,361 | 27.8% | 88.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 27609 | 2.06 | 38.5 | 8.4% | 51.2% | 13.2% | 1984 | $1,644 | 64.0% | 93.2% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 27508 | 2.75 | 41.0 | 16.1% | 15.5% | 8.3% | 1986 | $858 | 14.0% | 84.2% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 27608 | 2.46 | 39.5 | 7.1% | 23.2% | 6.7% | 1965 | $1,823 | 86.5% | 98.6% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 98250, WA · 02540, MA · 03276, NH · 03874, NH · 06339, CT · 06607, CT · 07716, NJ · 50644, IA · 56425, MN · 51360, IA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 27571. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.