27511 ZIP Code
Cary, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27511 |
| City/Town: | Cary |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,880 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,474 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,755 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,132 |
| Median Home Value: | $373,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.7 sq miles
30.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7640, -78.7866 |
Population Information (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,880 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,707 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,173 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,640 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,957 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,998 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,008 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,505 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,306 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,643 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,161 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,961 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,316 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,689 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,788 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 908 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $373,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,360 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,132 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,297 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 835 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,093 | 68.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,204 | 31.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,772 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 775 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 529 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,131 | 13.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,725 | 15.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,007 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,340 | 35.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,265 | 22.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27511 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,474 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,990 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,512 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,755 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,038 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,611 | 97.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 416 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,888 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,239 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,560 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 791 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,683 | 72.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,206 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 85 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,487 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,769 | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,638 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,250 | 9.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,005 | 12.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,109 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 270 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 183 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,443 | 4.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27511 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 440 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 216 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 553 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 733 | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,101 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,105 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,614 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,932 | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,567 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,036 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27511 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,824 | 67.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 990 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 218 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 201 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 250 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,842 | 21.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27511 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,064 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,540 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 242 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,477 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 667 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 507 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,381 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,598 | 20.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,782 | 21.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,045 | 11.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 596 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 666 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,470 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,578 | 77.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,823 | 26.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,314 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27511 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,389 | 78.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,858 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,729 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 265 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 81 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 473 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27511 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,538 | 60.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,980 | 14.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 123 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 428 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,115 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 824 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 796 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 328 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27511 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 672 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,107 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,405 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,524 | 24.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,585 | 32.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,098 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 614 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 39 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 42 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27511 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 165 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 900 | 6.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,459 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,335 | 37.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,386 | 24.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 887 | 6.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27511 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,187 | 46.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 130 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,804 | 51.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 138 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27511 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 653 | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,413 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,783 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,448 | 18.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27511 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 259 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 192 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 454 | 5.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,795 | 19.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,151 | 45.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,936 | 21.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 286 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27511 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,807 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $583 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,360 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,297 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,642 | 50.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,212 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,245 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,741 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,673 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,276 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27511 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,943 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,975 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,217 | 55.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 476 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,134 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,131 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27511 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,243 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 522 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 403 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,050 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,910 | 26.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,358 | 18.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,991 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,976 | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,784 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,493 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 236 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,030 | 29.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,227 | 63.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27511 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,477 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,152 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,347 | 56.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,643 | 39.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,027 | 24.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 162 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27511 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,876 | 87.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 666 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,004 | 601.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,004 | 601.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,004 | 601.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 440 | 66.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 234 | 35.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 22 | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,818 | 273.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 152 | 22.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27511 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,240 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,071 | 83.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,169 | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,829 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 912 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,172 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 256 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27511 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,297 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,862 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Cary, NC27511