Zip Code 27603 — Raleigh, NC
27603 is a ZIP Code associated with Raleigh, NC, located within Wake. 27603 ranks #6 out of 32 ZIP codes in Wake County by population (and #27 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 53,972 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 405.3 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 27603 |
| Primary City | Raleigh |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Wake |
| Total Population | 53,972 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 405.3 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 27603 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 27603 | Wake County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 53,972 | 1,166,601 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 405.3 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #6 of 32 | -- | -- |
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