27526 ZIP Code
Fuquay Varina, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27526 |
| City/Town: | Fuquay Varina |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 56,866 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,325 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,067 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,357 |
| Median Home Value: | $325,700 |
| Land Area: | 98.1 sq miles
254.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.5440, -78.8298 |
Population Information (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 56,866 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 28,076 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,790 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,860 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,573 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,936 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,723 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,775 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,244 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,771 | 13.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,447 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,343 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,996 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,209 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,257 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 732 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $325,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,489 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,357 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,575 | 96.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 782 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,183 | 78.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,392 | 21.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,999 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,062 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,426 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,926 | 20.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,757 | 17.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,523 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11,604 | 30.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,701 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,325 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,463 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,867 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,067 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,979 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,919 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 915 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,608 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,841 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,911 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,146 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 42,281 | 74.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,413 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 380 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 660 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,127 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,005 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,052 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,024 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,263 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 857 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 385 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,519 | 2.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27526 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 774 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 334 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,212 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 929 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,513 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,769 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,688 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,483 | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,502 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,371 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27526 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,499 | 73.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,885 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 258 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,962 | 17.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27526 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 245 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,244 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,939 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 756 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,915 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 875 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 719 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,798 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,795 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,692 | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,307 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,245 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,389 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.6% | 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 (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 52,605 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 43,328 | 76.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,047 | 28.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,982 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27526 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,307 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,040 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,343 | 26.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 737 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 285 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,721 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27526 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,443 | 81.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 407 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 36 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 153 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 482 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 655 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 816 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,332 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27526 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 407 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 5,707 | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,736 | 26.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,840 | 22.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,963 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,102 | 5.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 466 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 558 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 226 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 352 | 1.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27526 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 94 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,007 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,520 | 11.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,923 | 51.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,319 | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,494 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27526 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,594 | 32.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 884 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,832 | 62.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 27 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 87 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 81 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27526 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 829 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,765 | 23.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 9,498 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,483 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27526 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 793 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 277 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 432 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,338 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,221 | 26.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,714 | 41.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,166 | 13.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 242 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27526 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,700 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $501 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,489 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.38 |
Households (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,575 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,414 | 60.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,656 | 27.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,558 | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,439 | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,103 | 39.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,840 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27526 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,726 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,274 | 28.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,142 | 60.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 410 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,598 | 7.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,329 | 24.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27526 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,480 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 908 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 743 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,330 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,044 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,455 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,800 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,150 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 56,587 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,965 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 388 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,297 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,280 | 38.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27526 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 51,061 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,343 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,226 | 41.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,797 | 52.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,425 | 26.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 320 | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27526 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 53,534 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 970 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,332 | 343.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,332 | 343.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,332 | 343.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 645 | 66.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 274 | 28.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,857 | 191.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 93 | 9.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27526 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 53,006 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 47,864 | 90.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,142 | 9.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,627 | 6.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 839 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 420 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 256 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27526 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,575 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,997 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Fuquay Varina, NC27526