27540 ZIP Code
Holly Springs, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27540 |
| City/Town: | Holly Springs |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,843 |
| Median Household Income: | $121,108 |
| Per Capita Income: | $62,899 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,612 |
| Median Home Value: | $442,100 |
| Land Area: | 48.0 sq miles
124.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.6202, -78.8650 |
Population Information (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,843 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,554 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,289 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,929 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,335 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 5,563 | 12.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,554 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,708 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,628 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,518 | 16.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,293 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,260 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,177 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,673 | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 954 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 251 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $442,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,645 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,612 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,728 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 884 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,270 | 83.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,458 | 16.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,754 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 404 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 877 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,615 | 9.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,401 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,517 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,573 | 38.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,367 | 22.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $121,108 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,349 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $136,847 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $62,899 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,166 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,323 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 721 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,028 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,291 | 81.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,972 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,060 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,238 | 76.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,394 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 171 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,480 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,189 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,369 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,093 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,770 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,036 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 197 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 150 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,387 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27540 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 334 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 110 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 460 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 419 | 2.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 804 | 5.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,488 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,628 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,086 | 27.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,462 | 16.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,937 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27540 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,183 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,360 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 348 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 181 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,112 | 22.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27540 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,067 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,151 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 616 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,711 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 813 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 862 | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,738 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,802 | 21.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,429 | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,368 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 887 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 833 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.0% | 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 (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,687 | 95.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,017 | 87.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,171 | 16.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,034 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27540 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,019 | 88.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,780 | 18.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,577 | 17.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 349 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 185 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 430 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27540 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,581 | 80.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,270 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 219 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 529 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 617 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 355 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27540 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 809 | 5.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 4,803 | 30.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 5,485 | 35.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,254 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 531 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 227 | 1.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 25 | 0.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 258 | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 88 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 132 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27540 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 77 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 612 | 3.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,378 | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,647 | 36.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,664 | 36.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,234 | 14.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27540 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,185 | 55.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 264 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,079 | 41.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 119 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27540 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 162 | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,151 | 21.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,491 | 50.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,924 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27540 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 96 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 145 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 54 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 282 | 2.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,763 | 14.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,591 | 45.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,092 | 33.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 247 | 2.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27540 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,207 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $649 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,645 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.17 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,728 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,237 | 69.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 6,095 | 41.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,259 | 8.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,523 | 17.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,577 | 51.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,664 | 18.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.04 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27540 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,384 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,319 | 26.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,008 | 67.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 186 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 749 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,514 | 21.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27540 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,464 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 729 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 849 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7,197 | 49.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,291 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,398 | 16.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,134 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,137 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,721 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,665 | 6.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 307 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,460 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 898 | 33.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27540 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,589 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,796 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,344 | 57.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,156 | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 938 | 16.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 296 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27540 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,120 | 91.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 566 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,723 | 657.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,723 | 657.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,723 | 657.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 458 | 80.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 278 | 49.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 962 | 170.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 92 | 16.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27540 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,914 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,911 | 88.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,003 | 11.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,694 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,924 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,058 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 327 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27540 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,728 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,600 | 99.1% | 89.4% |
Holly Springs, NC27540