| ZIP Code | 27511 |
|---|---|
| City | Cary |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wake County |
| Area Code | 919/984 |
| Elevation | 439 ft |
| Latitude | 35.76395 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.786576 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 37183 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.3% ▲ 74% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 271 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,121 (14.3%) |
| Some College | 1,504 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 2,249 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,919 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,752 (58.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,072 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $416,600 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,436/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,359 |
| Vacant Units | 1,022 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,359 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,022 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 27511 is located in Cary, North Carolina, within Wake County. With a population of 33,279, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 27511 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,072 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 27511 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $416,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,436 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 27511 is majority White (66.27%). Residents are highly educated — 67.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 27511 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 27511 in Cary, NC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,279 residents, a median household income of $104,072, and a median home value of $416,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of North Carolina.