27518 ZIP Code
Cary, North Carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27518 |
| City/Town: | Cary |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North Carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,102 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,647 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,492 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,111 |
| Median Home Value: | $546,200 |
| Land Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7977, -78.6253 |
Population Information (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,102 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,297 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,805 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 761 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 747 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,094 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,024 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,052 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,723 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,800 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,635 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,747 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,813 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,256 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,069 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 381 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $546,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,471 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,111 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,098 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,013 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,346 | 66.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,752 | 34.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,424 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 139 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 279 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 871 | 6.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,813 | 12.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 881 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,650 | 39.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,791 | 33.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 72.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27518 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,647 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $164,932 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $154,886 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,492 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,594 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,199 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 395 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,642 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,389 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,375 | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 403 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,603 | 76.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,238 | 6.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,098 | 11.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 210 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 919 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 544 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 658 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 322 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 282 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27518 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 245 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 214 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 221 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 284 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 440 | 5.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,026 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 938 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,489 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,192 | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,049 | 25.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27518 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,730 | 66.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 417 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 184 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 134 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,521 | 24.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27518 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 199 | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,241 | 12.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 92 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 760 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 398 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 353 | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,077 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,577 | 25.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,204 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 555 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 357 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 335 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.9% | 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 (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,093 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,360 | 85.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,085 | 21.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 904 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27518 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,555 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,038 | 25.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,129 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 155 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 162 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 121 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27518 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,247 | 57.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 283 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 32 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 100 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 730 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,173 | 12.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,471 | 16.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 75 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27518 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 154 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,489 | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,929 | 21.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,046 | 44.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,305 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 97 | 1.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 67 | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 11 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 13 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27518 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,348 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,857 | 20.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,132 | 23.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,772 | 30.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 923 | 10.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27518 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,258 | 52.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 56 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,742 | 46.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27518 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 310 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,302 | 28.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,772 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,714 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27518 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 45 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 51 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 90 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 150 | 2.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,878 | 35.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,802 | 52.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 298 | 5.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27518 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,486 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $762 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,471 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 | 2.38 |
Households (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,098 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,133 | 63.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,598 | 19.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,146 | 14.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,517 | 18.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,941 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,403 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27518 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,149 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,020 | 24.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,386 | 66.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 231 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 406 | 5.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,835 | 22.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27518 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,025 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 65 | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,643 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 946 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,149 | 28.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,745 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 915 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,997 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,219 | 6.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 21 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 515 | 42.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 683 | 56.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27518 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,927 | 83.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,989 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,572 | 52.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,344 | 45.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 992 | 33.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 73 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27518 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,620 | 81.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 265 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,482 | 1314.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,482 | 1314.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,482 | 1314.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 580 | 218.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 255 | 96.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 28 | 10.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 516 | 194.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 199 | 75.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27518 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,341 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,283 | 83.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,058 | 16.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 461 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,266 | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 915 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 416 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27518 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,098 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,066 | 99.6% | 89.4% |
Cary, NC27518