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Raleigh city, NC

ZIP 27608 — People & Community

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

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27608

27608 has a population of 12,522 with a median age of 40.6 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
3.4%-73% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.5%-71% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.9%+18% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.4%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
16.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.5%-86% vs US avg
x
High school
6.3%-76% vs US avg
x
Some college
9.9%-66% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
82.2%+144% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.1%+16% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.2%-36% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
85.7%+1378% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 27608

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.1%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.2%-36% vs US avg
x
Disability
4.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.8%-66% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.4%-80% vs US avg
x
Private School
2.1%-79% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
85.7%+1378% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,522
Median age40.6
Poverty rate5.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.8%
Hispanic5.5%
Black3.4%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born16.1%