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Zip Code 27511 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    33,341
  • Density
    2,845 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $212,300
  • Med. Rent
    $823

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 27511 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#280 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 1713
#1,949 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Owner-occupied Housing Units 8667
#2,497 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 33341 Residents
#2,698 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Number Of Housing Units 13638
#3,326 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 70%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 27511 is 33,341 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:0.96 | Zip Code 27511 land area is 11.7184 sq. miles | Population density is 2,845.18 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 37
Median Age - Male 33.9
Median Age - Female 41

Median age of zip code 27511 is 14.2% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 0.5% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 27511 is 8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 5.3% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 27511 median age is 22.8% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 6.5% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 25899
Black or African American population 3108
Asian population 1238
American Indian and Alaska Native population 153
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 2387

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.9% Czech 0.3%
Danish 0.2% Dutch 1.4%
English 16.4% French No Basque 2.9%
French Canadian 0.5% German 16.2%
Greek 0.4% Hungarian 0.5%
Irish 11.4% Italian 5.8%
Lithuanian 0.3% Norwegian 1.2%
Polish 3.2% Portuguese 0.1%
Russian 1.2% Scotch-Irish 3.3%
Scottish 3.4% Slovak 0.3%
Subsaharan African 1% Swedish 1.5%
Swiss 0.3% Ukrainian 0.4%
USA 8.2% Welsh 1%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.2% Other Ancestries 26%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 8249
Married couples 79.15%
Other couples 20.85%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 16.34% 18.27%
$30,000 and $50,000 12.53% 17.87%
$50,000 and $100,000 31.63% 33.06%
$100,000 and $200,000 31.02% 24.85%
$200,000 or more 8.47% 5.94%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 74.23%
Spanish language 17.43%
Other European language 5.66%
Asian language 1.34%
Other language 1.32%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 12719
Detached housing units 60%
Attached housing units 14.25%
2 units 0.77%
3 - 4 units 3.88%
5 - 9 units 8.58%
10 - 19 units 4.65%
20 - 49 units 2.64%
50 or more units 2.48%
Mobile homes 2.75%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 90.15%
Use public transportation 2.15%
Use Motorcycle 0.18%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 1.73%
Work at home 5.79%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.57%
Attend Public School 17.49%
Attend college undergraduate program 4.51%
Attent graduate studies 1.35%
Not enrolled in school 74.08%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 7.82%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 6.29%
High school diploma 18.16%
Some college, no degree 21.34%
Associate degree 7.75%
Bachelor's degree 36.04%
Graduate or professional degree 2.59%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 1,713
Retail Trade 326
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 306
Health Care and Social Assistance 199
Accommodation and Food Services 134
Other Services (except Public Administration) 119
Construction 117
Finance and Insurance 113
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 95
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 80
Wholesale Trade 59
Information 48
Manufacturing 31
Educational Services 26
Management of Companies and Enterprises 21
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 20
Transportation and Warehousing 9
Utilities 6
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 4

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 93.26%
Housing vacant 6.74%
Housing occupied by owner 68.14%
Housing occupied by tenant 31.86%
Total Rented Units 4052
Median Contract Gross Rent $698
Median Gross Rent $823
Median Home Value $212,300

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 27511 median gross rent is 17.91% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $690
1 Bedroom $770
2 Bedrooms $860
3 Bedrooms $1,080
4 Bedrooms $1,120
AVERAGE RENT $904

Average rent in zip code 27511 ($904.00) is 6.8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 3.3% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 27511 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 6.8% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 6.6% higher, two bedroom rent is 6.8% higher, three bedroom rent is 6.8% higher, four bedroom rent is 6.8% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 13638
Detached housing units 57.69%
Attached housing units 13.76%
2 units 1.52%
3 - 4 units 3.8%
5 - 9 units 9.9%
10 - 19 units 4.34%
20 - 49 units 2.65%
50 or more units 3.64%
Mobile homes 2.7%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $18,396,000
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $13,657,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $4,738,200

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27606 Raleigh Wake 3.31 ml
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27529 Garner Wake 3.55 ml
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27616 Raleigh Wake 3.89 ml
27605 Raleigh Wake 4.03 ml
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27612 Raleigh Wake 5.18 ml
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27601 Raleigh Wake 5.95 ml