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ZIP Code 27717 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

Middle Class

At a glance

Population
2,794
Density
N/A
Median income
$88,640
+18% vs US avg
Home value
$437,500
+26% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,192
+2% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 27717

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What to know about ZIP 27717

ZIP code 27717 covers ZIP 27717 with a population of about 2,794.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the RALEIGH - DURHAM (FAYETVLLE) media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 27717

Median household income in ZIP 27717 is about $88,640 — about 18% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.1%; unemployment rate near 2.4%; 36.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 3.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Construction, and Education; about 13.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 27717

Median home value is about $437,500 — about 26% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,192 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 21.4% (about 44.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 27717, a household would need roughly $120,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,810. That is about 35% above the local median household income ($88,640), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.