ZIP code 27603
Where is ZIP code 27603?
Raleigh, North Carolina
Wake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27603 belongs to Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake County. 27603 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 919 and 984. About 53,972 people live in the 27603 area, where the median household income is $90,484. The closest ZIP codes are 27602 (Raleigh, 3.6 mi north), 27529 (Garner, 3.8 mi southeast) and 27697 (Raleigh, 4.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 27603 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Raleigh |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wake County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 919, 984 |
| Coordinates | 35.7076, -78.6563 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 276 |
Population and income in 27603
| Population | 53,972 · higher than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,050 · higher than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.6 years · lower than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $90,484 · higher than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,497 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 51% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $383,200 · higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,547 a month |
| Housing units | 24,238 |
| Households | 21,942 (2.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 51.41 sq mi (plus 0.13 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27603. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27603
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27602 | Raleigh, NC | 3.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27529 | Garner, NC | 3.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 27697 | Raleigh, NC | 4.6 mi N | Unique |
| 27601 | Raleigh, NC | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 27606 | Raleigh, NC | 5 mi NW | Standard |
| 27610 | Raleigh, NC | 5.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 27605 | Raleigh, NC | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 27611 | Raleigh, NC | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27620 | Raleigh, NC | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27622 | Raleigh, NC | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27623 | Raleigh, NC | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27624 | Raleigh, NC | 6.5 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27603 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27603
123 MAIN ST
RALEIGH NC 27603
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mccullers: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27603-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Raleigh, NC
- 27601
- 27602
- 27604
- 27605
- 27606
- 27607
- 27608
- 27609
- 27610
- 27611
- 27612
- 27613
- 27614
- 27615
- 27616
- 27617
- 27619
- 27620
- 27622
- 27623
- 27624
- 27625
- 27626
- 27627
- 27628
- 27629
- 27634
- 27635
- 27636
- 27640
- 27650
- 27656
- 27658
- 27661
- 27668
- 27675
- 27676
- 27690
- 27695
- 27697
- 27698
- 27699
All Raleigh ZIP codes with population and income →
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27603?
- 27603 is a Raleigh, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27603 in?
- ZIP code 27603 is in Wake County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27603 in?
- 27603 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27603?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27603 use area codes 919 and 984.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27603?
- About 53,972 people live in ZIP code 27603, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27603?
- The median household income in 27603 is $90,484 a year, higher than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27603?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27603 are 27602 (Raleigh, 3.6 miles), 27529 (Garner, 3.8 miles), 27697 (Raleigh, 4.6 miles) and 27601 (Raleigh, 4.7 miles).