City

Fuquay Varina, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥59,306Population
💰$105,055Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$372,300Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓59.2%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 10%Black: 13.5%Asian: 2%Other: 3.4%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic10.0%
Black13.5%
Asian2.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads59.2% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma215 (0.6%)
HS Graduate6,998 (18.5%)
Some College3,851 (10.2%)
Associates4,360 (11.5%)
Bachelors4,617 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree17,736 (46.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 46.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad18.5%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate46.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,055 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$372,300 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,591/mo
Total Housing Units22,612
Vacant Units923

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
67%
About Fuquay Varina, NC

Fuquay Varina is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 59,306 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Fuquay Varina is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,055 is above the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fuquay Varina is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $372,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,591 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fuquay Varina is well-educated. 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.04%).

Fuquay Varina, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Fuquay Varina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27526 59,306 $105,055 $372,300 $1,591 3.0% 59.2% 80.7%