ZIP codes
853
North Carolina ZIP Codes & Demographics
North Carolina capital is Raleigh (NC); borders Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. North Carolina ZIP codes, demographics, and median household...
Population
10,584,400
Median household income (avg.)
$66,474
88% of U.S. median
Average home value
$235,786
68% of U.S. median
Average rent
$793
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Quick facts about North Carolina
Capital, postal abbreviation, region, and land neighbors — then ZIP demographics below.
- Capital
- Raleigh
- Abbreviation
- NC
- Region
- South
- State bird
- Cardinal
- State flower
- Dogwood
- Motto
- To be, rather than to seem
- Neighboring states (land borders)
North Carolina demographics
North Carolina has 853 ZIP codes across 100 counties on US5, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 10,584,400.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 43.3 years.
Among cities represented in this ZIP set, Wake Forest is among the largest population centers.
Median household income in North Carolina
The average median household income across ZIP codes in North Carolina is about $66,474 — about 12% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 28207 (Charlotte) is near the top at about $212,348, while 27584 is near the bottom at about $2,499.
Housing in North Carolina
For housing in North Carolina, the average median home value is about $235,786 and the average median rent is about $793.
The most populous ZIP is 27587 (Wake Forest) with about 81,902 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the state.
ZIP codes in North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of North Carolina?
The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh. See Quick Facts above for abbreviation, region, and neighbors, then browse ZIP demographics below.
What is the abbreviation for North Carolina?
North Carolina’s USPS postal abbreviation is NC.
What states border North Carolina?
North Carolina shares land borders with Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. Practice adjacency in the neighboring-states quiz; confirm the list in Quick Facts on this page.
How many ZIP codes are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 853 ZIP codes on US5 across 100 counties. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
What are the demographics of North Carolina?
North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 10,584,400 across 853 ZIP codes. Browse the table on this page for population, income, and housing by ZIP.
What is the median household income in North Carolina?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in North Carolina is about $66,474, about 12% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $235,786. Among ZIPs with data, 28207 (Charlotte) is near the top ($212,348) and 27584 is near the bottom ($2,499).
Where can I find ZIP code lists for North Carolina?
This page lists ZIP codes in North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Sort the table or open a ZIP for a full demographics profile.
ZIP rankings in North Carolina
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