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Wake County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Wake County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 32 ZIP codes — population 1,142,712 — avg. income $103,620 — avg. home value $448,717. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
1,142,712
Median household income (avg.)
$103,620
138% of U.S. median
Average home value
$448,717
129% of U.S. median
Average rent
$1,305
112% of U.S. median
Wake County demographics
Wake County, North Carolina covers 32 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 1,142,712.
Median household income in Wake County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Wake County, North Carolina is about $103,620 — about 56% above the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 38% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 27519 (Cary) is near the top at about $159,414, while 27605 (Raleigh) is near the bottom at about $63,267.
Housing in Wake County
For housing in Wake County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $448,717 and the average median rent is about $1,305.
The most populous ZIP is 27587 (Wake Forest) with about 81,902 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Wake County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27587 | Wake Forest | Wake County | NC | 81,902 | $125,607 | $452,400 |
| 27610 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 80,173 | $66,245 | $260,300 |
| 27519 | Cary | Wake County | NC | 67,976 | $159,414 | $614,100 |
| 27616 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 61,161 | $81,534 | $314,800 |
| 27529 | Garner | Wake County | NC | 55,201 | $86,426 | $325,600 |
| 27603 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 53,835 | $87,939 | $347,000 |
| 27513 | Cary | Wake County | NC | 47,444 | $119,458 | $468,300 |
| 27502 | Apex | Wake County | NC | 47,436 | $137,088 | $491,900 |
| 27540 | Holly Springs | Wake County | NC | 45,993 | $125,681 | $474,700 |
| 27606 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 45,728 | $75,640 | $423,900 |
| 27615 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 45,722 | $107,051 | $441,100 |
| 27613 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 44,357 | $119,362 | $478,600 |
| 27604 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 44,094 | $72,793 | $293,100 |
| 27612 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 40,475 | $95,565 | $481,500 |
| 27560 | Morrisville | Wake County | NC | 39,442 | $117,340 | $466,900 |
| 27609 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 35,548 | $81,538 | $441,100 |
| 27545 | Knightdale | Wake County | NC | 33,750 | $85,400 | $301,300 |
| 27511 | Cary | Wake County | NC | 33,279 | $104,072 | $416,600 |
| 27614 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 33,021 | $122,258 | $530,100 |
| 27597 | Zebulon | Wake County | NC | 29,003 | $81,862 | $272,000 |
| 27591 | Wendell | Wake County | NC | 26,745 | $76,710 | $288,100 |
| 27607 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 26,062 | $95,216 | $639,200 |
| 27539 | Apex | Wake County | NC | 25,944 | $140,121 | $494,400 |
| 27592 | Fuquay-Varina | Wake County | NC | 20,239 | $94,564 | $335,100 |
| 27617 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 20,012 | $109,991 | $448,300 |
| 27518 | Cary | Wake County | NC | 18,995 | $121,242 | $594,900 |
| 27608 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 12,522 | $155,433 | $911,000 |
| 27601 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 9,702 | $70,433 | $572,600 |
| 27571 | Rolesville | Wake County | NC | 8,908 | $129,340 | $442,300 |
| 27605 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 6,121 | $63,267 | $440,300 |
| 27695 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | 1,922 | — | — |
| 27697 | Raleigh | Wake County | NC | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Wake County?
Wake County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 1,142,712 across 32 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Wake County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Wake County, North Carolina is about $103,620, about 56% above the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 38% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $448,717. Among ZIPs with data, 27519 (Cary) is near the top ($159,414) and 27605 (Raleigh) is near the bottom ($63,267).
How many ZIP codes are in Wake County?
Wake County, North Carolina includes 32 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Wake County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Wake County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.