ZIP code 27609
Where is ZIP code 27609?
Raleigh, North Carolina
Wake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 27609 belongs to Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake County. 27609 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 35,573 people live in the 27609 area, where the median household income is $83,065. The closest ZIP codes are 27619 (Raleigh, 0.2 mi north), 27615 (Raleigh, 2.8 mi north) and 27608 (Raleigh, 2.9 mi south).
| ZIP code | 27609 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 35.848, -78.6317 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 276 |
Population and income in 27609
| Population | 35,573 · higher than 88% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,251 · higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.7 years · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $83,065 · higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $67,068 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 63% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $471,200 · higher than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,474 a month |
| Housing units | 20,140 |
| Households | 17,592 (2.01 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 50% / 50% |
| Land area | 10.94 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27609. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 27609
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27619 | Raleigh, NC | 0.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 27615 | Raleigh, NC | 2.8 mi N | Standard |
| 27608 | Raleigh, NC | 2.9 mi S | Standard |
| 27612 | Raleigh, NC | 2.9 mi W | Standard |
| 27604 | Raleigh, NC | 3.1 mi E | Standard |
| 27611 | Raleigh, NC | 3.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27620 | Raleigh, NC | 3.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27622 | Raleigh, NC | 3.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27623 | Raleigh, NC | 3.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27624 | Raleigh, NC | 3.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27625 | Raleigh, NC | 3.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27626 | Raleigh, NC | 3.5 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 27609 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 27609
123 MAIN ST
RALEIGH NC 27609
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid North Hills: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (27609-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Raleigh, NC
- 27601
- 27602
- 27603
- 27604
- 27605
- 27606
- 27607
- 27608
- 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
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 27609?
- 27609 is a Raleigh, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 27609 in?
- ZIP code 27609 is in Wake County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 27609 in?
- 27609 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 27609?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 27609 use area codes 919 and 984.
- What is the population of ZIP code 27609?
- About 35,573 people live in ZIP code 27609, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 27609?
- The median household income in 27609 is $83,065 a year, higher than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 27609?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 27609 are 27619 (Raleigh, 0.2 miles), 27615 (Raleigh, 2.8 miles), 27608 (Raleigh, 2.9 miles) and 27612 (Raleigh, 2.9 miles).