27603 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27603, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27603 is a zip code in Johnston County and Wake County, North Carolina, which covers Cleveland, Pleasant Grove, Middle Creek, Panther Branch, Raleigh, St. Marys, and Swift Creek, with a total population of 54,079 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 27603 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27603.

The estimated population of people living in 27603 is 54,079, with a median age of 34.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27603 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
54,079
 -4.83% +0.72%
2020
56,826
+4.35%
-
2019
54,457
+1.22%
-
2018
53,803
+0.2%
-
2017
53,693
 - -

Population of 27603 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27603 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
60.6%
61.2%
 -0.98%
Black/African American
17.4%
19%
 -8.42%
Native
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hispanic
14.7%
13.7%
 +7.30%
Asian
2.5%
3.6%
 -30.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
2.2%
 +95.45%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27603 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 27603 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27603 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27603 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.1 +3.02% 33.9 +5.61% 34.2 -0.29%
2020 33.1 +0.91% 32.1 +1.26% 34.3 +0.88%
2019 32.8 -0.61% 31.7 -1.86% 34 0%
2018 33 +2.48% 32.3 +3.19% 34 +1.19%
2017 32.2 - 31.3 - 33.6 -

The median age of the 27603 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 27603 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,352 1.25% 2,881 +35.48% 3,323 3,906
10 to 19 3,315 -22.61% 2,851 -16.72% 2,529 2,392
20 to 29 6,852 -20.05% 5,385 -6.92% 5,513 4,998
30 to 39 4,254 +29.47% 3,628 +32.39% 5,643 4,918
40 to 49 3,653 -12.14% 3,025 -14.59% 3,224 2,559
50 to 59 3,386 -8.58% 3,343 +2.67% 3,047 3,423
60 to 69 2,235 +2.34% 2,325 +10.25% 2,278 2,554
70+ 1,326 +19.08% 1,882 +15.95% 1,593 2,179

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27603 zip code is $74,737.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 27603.

  • Under 25
    $35,380.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,617.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,746.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,434.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27603 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 27603, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 27603 is currently $100,179.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.71% of households in 27603 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 27603 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.71%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27603 is $40,502.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27603 by the total population of 27603.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27603 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27603 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27603 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27603 zip over the age of 16 is 44,138.

Of those people, a total of 70.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 27603 is 67.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 27603 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,209 36.40% 2.20%
20 to 24 years 5,107 78.10% 2.80%
25 to 29 years 5,404 89.20% 1.30%
30 to 34 years 5,630 81.80% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 7,825 84.00% 7.50%
45 to 54 years 6,064 88.10% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 3,295 64.00% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 2,716 61.00% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 3,851 30.70% 7.20%
75 years and over 2,037 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27603. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 29,979 71.80% 3.60%
Black or African American 8,732 71.20% 3.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 159 95.60% 0.00%
Asian 1,157 69.50% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,383 62.50% 4.00%
Two or more races 2,728 58.30% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,951 63.00% 1.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 28,121 71.90% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27603 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 27603 is 29,986, with median earnings of $43,333.00.

Women in 27603 are earning approximately 78.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 29,986 $43,333.00
Male 16,519 $49,276.00
Female 13,467 $38,767.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27603 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,890 $79,082.00
Business and Financial 2,579 $61,208.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,007 $88,956.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,049 $85,811.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 662 $39,457.00
Community and Social Service 369 $39,494.00
Legal 378 $43,777.00
Educational and Library 2,141 $46,341.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 722 $57,726.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,372 $56,103.00
Healthcare Support 503 $29,435.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 243 $45,938.00
Law Enforcement 149 $58,359.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,757 $15,530.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 965 $20,943.00
Personal Care and Service 493 $15,917.00
Sales 3,065 $31,799.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,891 $34,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,141 $31,920.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 577 $41,696.00
Production 1,083 $45,212.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,186 $22,446.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27603 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 27603.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 2,270 $96,250.00 1,620 $63,966.00
Business and Financial 1,038 $69,217.00 1,541 $53,734.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,594 $88,938.00 413 $95,179.00
Architecture and Engineering 864 $87,692.00 185 $66,157.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 318 $40,588.00 344 $37,944.00
Community and Social Service 61 $11,955.00 308 $42,955.00
Legal 94 $106,184.00 284 $42,872.00
Educational and Library 738 $81,667.00 1,403 $35,198.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 264 $62,813.00 458 $55,789.00
Healthcare Practitioners 291 $16,516.00 1,081 $63,894.00
Healthcare Support 72 $0.00 431 $32,620.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 172 $55,278.00 71 $12,446.00
Law Enforcement 96 $59,688.00 53 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 823 $19,710.00 934 $13,794.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 667 $25,953.00 298 $17,571.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $0.00 422 $18,641.00
Sales 2,030 $32,277.00 1,035 $19,659.00
Office and Administrative Support 990 $39,203.00 1,901 $27,296.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,141 $31,920.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 562 $41,250.00 15 $0.00
Production 684 $46,314.00 399 $24,441.00
Transportation and Material Moving 977 $29,021.00 209 $4,699.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 21,127 households in 27603, with an average household size of 2.5 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 12,538 families living in the 27603 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 27603:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,765 1,107 1,666 8,589
Average Household Size 3.11 3.18 3.27 1.58
Total Families 9,765 1,107 1,666 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.65 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 12,538 families living in 27603, 5.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27603:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 22,896 housing units in 27603.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 21,127 92.27%
Vacant 1,769 7.73%

36.26% of the total 22,896 housing units in 27603 are rental units. This is approximately 8,302 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,576 are occupied by the owner - or 54.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27603 is $1,230.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27603 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    249
  • Less than $500
    223
  • $500 to $999
    2,090
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,592
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,655
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    651
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    91
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27603 is $263,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27603 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    660
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    438
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    979
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,585
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,949
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,205
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    718
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27603. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27603 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,181
  • 1940 to 1949
    308
  • 1950 to 1959
    613
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,038
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,027
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,977
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,098
  • 2000 to 2009
    5,453
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,922
  • 2014 or later
    279

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 27603 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    781
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,696
  • 2 vehicles available
    9,370
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,280

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27603 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27603 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27603.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    515
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,890
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,155
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,128
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,289
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,886
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,851
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,065
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,341
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,962
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,140
  • 90 or more minutes
    574

Summary

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