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ZIP 27613

Part of Raleigh, NC
Pop. 45,235·Wake County·192nd most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,385/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$580
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ZIP 27613 · $1,385
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,099
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,258
3 BR
$1,577
4 BR+
$2,105
Research median
$1,258/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
$16,620/yr
At $1,385/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWake County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27613 (Raleigh, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 69.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,235
Median income
$123,966
Median age
41.2
Renters
30.2%
Age distribution
22%
18.2%
32%
12.2%
15.6%
Under 1822%
18–3418.2%
35–5432%
55–6412.2%
65+15.6%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
75.3%
White75.3%
Black8.9%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian5.4%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
19.4%
69.6%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college19.4%
Bachelor's+69.6%
Housing tenure
69.8%
30.2%
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27613 in Raleigh, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,127 → $1,385
up 22.9%
Income
$109,405 → $123,966
up 13.3%
Population
43,950 → 45,235
up 2.9%
Renter share
28.1% → 30.2%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
67.6% → 69.6%
+2.0 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.2
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 27613 in Raleigh, NC has increased by $258 per month, settling near $1,385 after starting the period at $1,127. Household income in the area moved from $109,405 to $123,966 across the same window, up 13.3% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,950 to 45,235 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 30.2% of households rent today, against 28.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 67.6% to 69.6%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 27613 in Raleigh, NC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27613 covers Raleigh, NC. The median rent here is $1,385/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,258/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($123,966/yr), ZIP 27613 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27613?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27613 (Raleigh, NC) is $1,385. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27613 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27613's median rent of $1,385/mo is $580 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27613 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27613 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #192 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,385/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27613?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,385/mo in ZIP 27613. The local median household income is $123,966/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27613?

Rent in ZIP 27613 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 27613 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27613 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,385/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($123,966/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27613 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27613 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.2% of ZIP 27613 households are renters, while 69.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27613 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27613 compare to the rest of Raleigh?

ZIP 27613 is more affordable than Raleigh overall. At $1,385/mo, it's $194 below the Raleigh citywide median of $1,579/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27613 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27613 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,385/mo, rent takes ~13% of ZIP 27613's median household income ($123,966/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27613 13%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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