City

Holly Springs, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥45,993Population
💰$125,681Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$474,700Median Home Value▲ 70% above avg
🎓74.8%College Grads▲ 93% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.2%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 7%Asian: 7.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White76.2%
Hispanic5.3%
Black7.0%
Asian7.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
26%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads74.8% ▲ 93% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma225 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,747 (9.9%)
Some College1,268 (4.6%)
Associates2,771 (10%)
Bachelors2,637 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree18,115 (65.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 9.9%Some College: 4.6%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 65.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad9.9%
Some College4.6%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate65.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,681 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$474,700 ▲ 70% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,718/mo
Total Housing Units16,400
Vacant Units985

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
69%
About Holly Springs, NC

Holly Springs is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 45,993 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Holly Springs is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,681 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Holly Springs is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $474,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,718 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Holly Springs is highly educated. 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.22%).

Holly Springs, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Holly Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27540 45,993 $125,681 $474,700 $1,718 3.2% 74.8% 84.5%