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Household size in ZIP 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27587 average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.78, even as the national average fell. Only 31 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 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 39.7, the median age in ZIP 27587 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.2, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 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 27587: 7.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 27587
Renters in ZIP 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 33.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 27587 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 21.5% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 27587 than nationally: 6.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 27587 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
ZIP 27587 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1997 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the north. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have newer homes.
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 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $847 | $923 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,055 | $1,018 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,181 | $1,207 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,597 | $1,666 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$750 | +$743 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 27587 costs $1,597 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $750 a month from 2006–10, an 89% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 27587
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 41.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 43.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.4% | 47.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 51.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 27587 is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 27587 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 90.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 92.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 93.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 27587: 96.7% 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 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 27587
| Period | ZIP 27587 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 27587 has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 27587 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 27587 | 2.88 | 39.7 | 7.7% | 19.2% | 6.7% | 2006 | $1,597 | 57.7% | 96.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 27614 | 2.58 | 43.9 | 6.5% | 28.7% | 9.1% | 2001 | $1,735 | 65.9% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 27571 | 2.98 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 8.2% | 4.7% | 2011 | $1,497 | 62.8% | 97.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27596 | 2.59 | 42.4 | 7.8% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 2006 | $1,249 | 37.4% | 93.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 27616 | 2.72 | 35.4 | 14.3% | 45.0% | 7.8% | 2004 | $1,709 | 43.1% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 27615 | 2.40 | 43.1 | 9.7% | 28.0% | 7.7% | 1989 | $1,790 | 64.5% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 27609 | 2.06 | 38.5 | 8.4% | 51.2% | 13.2% | 1984 | $1,644 | 64.0% | 93.2% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 27604 | 2.37 | 35.6 | 12.4% | 45.6% | 11.3% | 1990 | $1,601 | 39.6% | 88.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 27613 | 2.44 | 41.5 | 5.8% | 27.9% | 7.7% | 1993 | $1,867 | 69.6% | 97.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 27612 | 2.14 | 38.9 | 7.7% | 46.8% | 8.9% | 1993 | $1,715 | 65.1% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
| 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.
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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 27587. 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.
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