PlainZIP

Cary, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27513

Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,755
996/sq mi
$121,989
Median income
$519,800
Median home value
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cary pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
996
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27513 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27513 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, with 40,755 residents across 40.9 square miles, a density of 996 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27513 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,989 (76% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $70,529. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $519,800 (100% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,617 monthly, and 63.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wake County, letting you compare 27513 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 27513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cary, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27513.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27513, Cary, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,755

Population

40.9

Area (sq mi)

996

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27513?

41.1

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 63.4%
African American 8.8%
Asian 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$121,989

Median Household Income

+76% vs state

$70,529

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27513 ranks nationally

Cary, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$121,989 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,278

Total Housing Units

19,966

Occupied Units

1,312

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$519,800

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

$1,617

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27513 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 185
2021 +13.6% 210
2022 +27.6% 268
2023 +3.5% 278
2024 +9.7% 305

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,458 business establishments in ZIP 27513, employing approximately 28,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,729,252,000.

1,458

Businesses

28,672

Employees

$2.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 336 23.1%
Health care and social assistance 177 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 120 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 113 7.8%
Retail trade 103 7.1%
Finance and insurance 101 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 99 6.8%
Construction 91 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 82 5.6%
Information 66 4.5%
Wholesale trade 47 3.2%
Educational services 45 3.1%
Manufacturing 25 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 17 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 27513 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27513 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27513 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27513 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27511 Cary, NC 32,029 2.9 mi
27560 Morrisville, NC 22,623 4.2 mi
27519 Cary, NC 39,178 4.7 mi
27607 Raleigh, NC 25,188 4.6 mi
27518 Cary, NC 19,630 5.3 mi
27617 Raleigh, NC 15,199 7.5 mi
27539 Apex, NC 18,692 8.7 mi
27612 Raleigh, NC 35,028 6.3 mi
27606 Raleigh, NC 43,210 6.4 mi
27709 Durham, NC 1,047 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wake County

27610 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 65,648
27587 standard
Wake Forest, NC
Pop: 53,078
27603 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 47,033
27606 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 43,210
27613 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 42,690
27616 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 42,294

Related Areas

Wake County Cary, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27513 in? ▼
ZIP code 27513 (Cary) is located in Wake County, North Carolina. Wake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wake-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27513? ▼
ZIP code 27513 in Cary, NC has a population of 40,755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27513? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27513 is $121,989, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27513? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27513 is $519,800, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27513? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27513 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27513? ▼
ZIP code 27513 has 1,458 business establishments employing approximately 28,672 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27513? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27513 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (336), Health care and social assistance (177), Other services (except public administration) (120). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27513? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27513 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27513? ▼
In ZIP code 27513, 75.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27513? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27513 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27513? ▼
In ZIP code 27513, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27513? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27513 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.