ZIP Code 27603 - Raleigh North Carolina
Overview
ZIP Code 27603 is located in Raleigh North Carolina. Portions of 27603 are also in Fuquay-Varina and Garner and St. Petersburg and Panther Branch Township and Swift Creek Township (Wake County) and Middle Creek Township and St. Marys Township and Raleigh Township and Cleveland Township (Johnston County) and Pleasant Grove Township (Johnston County). 27603 is primarily within Wake County, with some portions in Johnston County. Regionally, 27603 is located in Metro Raleigh-Durham.
ZIP Code 27603 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Raleigh |
| Primary County | Wake County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 53,535 |
| Area Code(s) | 919 / 984 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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27603 Demographics
27603 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 27603 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 27603 is White. The current unemployment level in 27603 is 3.5%.
| Population | 53,535 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.72% |
| Population Density | 1,022 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,538 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,737 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $521,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 64.87% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 48.48% |
27603 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,072 | 64.87% |
| Black | 10,042 | 18.06% |
| Hispanic | 7,940 | 14.28% |
| Asian | 1,349 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 200 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
27603 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,470 | 50.53% |
| Black | 651 | 22.38% |
| Hispanic | 672 | 23.1% |
| Asian | 101 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.24% |
27603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,820 | 6.97% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,425 | 28.45% |
| High School Diploma | 5,409 | 20.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 400 | 1.53% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,225 | 4.69% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,585 | 17.57% |
| Associates Degree | 2,334 | 8.94% |
| Masters Degree | 2,135 | 8.18% |
| Professional Degree | 336 | 1.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 428 | 1.64% |
27603 Geography
| Coordinates | 35.66495514, -78.6626358 |
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| Region | Metro Raleigh-Durham |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Raleigh-Cary, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 52 Square Miles |
27603 Schools
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27603 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45f - Northern Outer Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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