Quick answer
Zip 27605 covers Five Points / Hayes Barton in Raleigh, NC. 1BR rent citywide: $1,480/mo. Median home: $420K.
NC · Zip Code · 2026
27605 — Five Points / Hayes Barton
Established historic neighborhoods with walkable Five Points corridor. Mix of families and young professionals. Premium Raleigh pricing.
1BR rent
$1,480/mo
2BR rent
$1,860/mo
Median home
$420K
Walk Score
34/100
Raleigh Context
The Research Triangle has NC State, Duke, and UNC within 30 miles and a tech/biotech job density that is seriously underrated. Senior engineers typically earn 15–25% below Bay Area rates but retain 35–45% more disposable income after taxes and rent. Car-dependent (walk score 34), but parks and outdoor space are genuinely excellent.
Top industries
- • Tech
- • Biotech / Pharma
- • Research Universities
- • Healthcare
Best for
- • tech workers
- • biotech / pharma professionals
- • researchers
- • young families
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in zip code 27605?
Zip code 27605 covers Five Points / Hayes Barton in Raleigh, NC. Citywide median 1BR rent is $1,480/mo, 2BR $1,860/mo. Established historic neighborhoods with walkable Five Points corridor. Mix of families and young professionals. Premium Raleigh pricing.
What neighborhood is zip code 27605?
Zip code 27605 covers Five Points / Hayes Barton in Raleigh, NC. Established historic neighborhoods with walkable Five Points corridor. Mix of families and young professionals. Premium Raleigh pricing.
What is the average rent in 27605?
Rent in 27605 (Five Points / Hayes Barton, Raleigh) tracks closely with citywide medians: 1BR around $1,480/mo, 2BR $1,860/mo. Five Points / Hayes Barton is typically above the citywide median due to its desirability.