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ZIP 27610

Part of Raleigh, NC
Pop. 81,419·Wake County·57th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,878/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$87
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ZIP 27610 · $1,878
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,540/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,536/yr
At $1,878/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWake County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.4% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27610 (Raleigh, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
81,419
Median income
$67,932
Median age
34.8
Renters
40%
Age distribution
24.4%
25.8%
27.1%
Under 1824.4%
18–3425.8%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.4%
65+11.2%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
19.6%
54.7%
20.1%
White19.6%
Black54.7%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian1.6%
Other4%
Education (25+)
14.4%
28.5%
28.2%
28.9%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+28.9%
Housing tenure
60%
40%
Owner60%
Renter40%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27610 in Raleigh, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,501 → $1,878
up 25.1%
Income
$58,177 → $67,932
up 16.8%
Population
79,445 → 81,419
up 2.5%
Renter share
38.6% → 40%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 28.9%
+0.6 pts
Median age
34.2 → 34.8
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 27610 in Raleigh, NC stood at $1,501 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,878, reflecting a 25.1% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $58,177 to $67,932 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.8% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 79,445 residents to roughly 81,419. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 27610 in Raleigh, NC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27610 covers Raleigh, NC. The median rent here is $1,878/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($67,932/yr), ZIP 27610 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27610?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27610 (Raleigh, NC) is $1,878. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27610's median rent of $1,878/mo is $87 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27610 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27610 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #57 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,878/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,878/mo in ZIP 27610. The local median household income is $67,932/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27610?

Rent in ZIP 27610 has decreased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27610 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,878/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($67,932/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27610 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 27610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40% of ZIP 27610 households are renters, while 60% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27610 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27610 compare to the rest of Raleigh?

ZIP 27610 is pricier than Raleigh as a whole. At $1,878/mo, it's $299 above the Raleigh citywide median of $1,579/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27610 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,878/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 27610's median household income ($67,932/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27610 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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