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Population and households in ZIP 27617
Household size in ZIP 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.05 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 27617 are small: just 2.05 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.22 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have smaller 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 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.9 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.1 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
ZIP 27617 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.9, in line with the national trend. ZIP 27617 is younger than at least four in five North Carolina ZIP codes.
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 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.6% of households in ZIP 27617, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 27617 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 27617
Renters in ZIP 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 33.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 27617 rent: 57.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 29.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 14.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 27617 as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 7.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2002 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 27617 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2006, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 2002 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 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 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,038 | $923 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,226 | $1,018 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,379 | $1,207 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,847 | $1,666 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$809 | +$743 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 27617 runs $1,847 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $809 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, 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. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have higher rents.
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 27617
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.0% | 41.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.5% | 43.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.4% | 47.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 51.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 27617 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 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 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 90.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 92.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 93.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 27617: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six 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 27617
| Period | ZIP 27617 | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 27617 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 436 North Carolina ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.5 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 27617 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 27617 | 2.05 | 36.9 | 7.6% | 57.8% | 8.5% | 2006 | $1,847 | 62.9% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 27613 | 2.44 | 41.5 | 5.8% | 27.9% | 7.7% | 1993 | $1,867 | 69.6% | 97.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 27703 | 2.47 | 38.9 | 12.3% | 33.9% | 8.8% | 1997 | $1,669 | 46.6% | 88.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 27560 | 2.49 | 34.3 | 6.3% | 57.0% | 9.1% | 2008 | $1,898 | 73.8% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 27612 | 2.14 | 38.9 | 7.7% | 46.8% | 8.9% | 1993 | $1,715 | 65.1% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 27713 | 2.34 | 36.5 | 10.4% | 40.7% | 6.0% | 1998 | $1,746 | 67.9% | 96.5% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 27615 | 2.40 | 43.1 | 9.7% | 28.0% | 7.7% | 1989 | $1,790 | 64.5% | 96.7% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 27607 | 2.08 | 30.9 | 4.3% | 54.5% | 12.1% | 1987 | $1,572 | 70.2% | 95.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 27519 | 2.97 | 39.9 | 7.0% | 29.5% | 3.4% | 2008 | $2,148 | 79.0% | 97.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 27701 | 2.05 | 35.3 | 12.5% | 67.4% | 13.8% | 1975 | $1,223 | 51.0% | 86.7% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 27609 | 2.06 | 38.5 | 8.4% | 51.2% | 13.2% | 1984 | $1,644 | 64.0% | 93.2% | 1.5% |
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 27617. 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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