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 High-density area
- $121,989
- Median income Above-median income area
- $519,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27513 (Cary, NC) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.9 in 2023 to 305.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,529. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $519,800 (100% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 63.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,617.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27513 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
336 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
177 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 120
Other services (except public administration)
120 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 113
Accommodation and food services
113 establishments
- Retail trade 103
Retail trade
103 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 27513?
41.1
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
19.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
21,278housing units
21,278
Total Housing Units
19,966
Occupied Units
1,312
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$519,800
Median Home Value
+100% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27513 vs 27511 →
ZIP 27513 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27606
Raleigh (27606)
43,210 residents
- 27513
Cary (27513)
40,755 residents
- 27519
Cary (27519)
39,178 residents
- 27612
Raleigh (27612)
35,028 residents
- 27511
Cary (27511)
32,029 residents
- 27607
Raleigh (27607)
25,188 residents
- 27560
Morrisville (27560)
22,623 residents
- 27518
Cary (27518)
19,630 residents
- 27539
Apex (27539)
18,692 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27513 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27513 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27519
Cary (27519)
$165,586 median income
- 27539
Apex (27539)
$145,947 median income
- 27518
Cary (27518)
$123,488 median income
- 27513
Cary (27513)
$121,989 median income
- 27560
Morrisville (27560)
$118,417 median income
- 27617
Raleigh (27617)
$110,034 median income
- 27511
Cary (27511)
$107,860 median income
- 27607
Raleigh (27607)
$96,775 median income
- 27612
Raleigh (27612)
$95,988 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27513, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,755 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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