Raleigh city, NC

ZIP 27607 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Raleigh city, NC (27607)

Median Income

$95,216

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,082

Wealth inflow

Population

26,062

Unemployment

4.9%

1.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,082 for ZIP 27607 (Raleigh city, NC) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.9%+31% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-89% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.4%-71% vs US avg

1,139

Establishments

33,657

Employees

~30 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction5.0%
Manufacturing7.6%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Retail trade7.7%
Transportation, utilities2.8%
Information3.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.6%
Professional, scientific, management24.9%
Education, health care, social23.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services3.7%
Public administration1.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 27607 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 10.1%, median income rose 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.7%.

Median Income

$95,216

+27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate