The ZIP Code 27608 is associated with Raleigh, NC in Wake County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 11,203. About 20.6% of residents in ZIP Code 27608 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 40.1 years. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 78.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $76,260. Median househould income in this region is $117,637, while about 3% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27608 is $117,637, while the region's mean household income is $171,885. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $76,260. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27608 of $76,260 is approximately 147.73% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.7% of the population in 27608 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 20.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.2% of 27608 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 25.7% |
In ZIP Code 27608, 98.6% of the population graduated high school, while 78.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 6.4% in this Wake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 6.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 9.1% |
| Associate's degree | 4.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 47.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 30.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27608 are older than average. The median age of 40.1 years in ZIP Code 27608 is approximately 5.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.4% of the population in 27608 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 27608 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27608, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.5% of 27608 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27608 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.3%), followed by Black or African American (2.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27608 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27608 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27608, 96.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wake County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27608, an estimated 25.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 2.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979 in this Wake County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 25.4% |
In 27608, 72.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.5 minutes. Approximately 28.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27608 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 13.1% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 27608 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 28.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 6.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27608 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27608 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.72¢/kWh | 10.35¢/kWh | 7.77¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27608 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.07 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.39 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.02 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.86 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.56 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.29 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.06 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.92 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.34 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27608, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 27608 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wake County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 32 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 13 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 5 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 20 |
| Improper use of your report | 15 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 10 |
| Problem with a purchase shown on your statement | 2 |
| Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers | 1 |
| Other | 7 |