PlainZIP

Cary, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27519

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

39,178
694/sq mi
$165,586
Median income
$670,900
Median home value
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
694
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27519 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27519 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, with 39,178 residents across 56.4 square miles, a density of 694 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27519 skews affluent, with a median household income of $165,586 (139% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $69,245. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 3.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $670,900 (159% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,952 monthly, and 69.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, 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 27519 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 27519

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cary, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27519.

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 27519, 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

39,178

Population

56.4

Area (sq mi)

694

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 27519?

38.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

32.7%

Foreign-Born

White 45.8%
African American 8.5%
Asian 35.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$165,586

Median Household Income

+139% vs state

$69,245

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27519 ranks nationally

Cary, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$165,586 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 84.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.3%

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

What does housing look like?

25,297

Total Housing Units

24,513

Occupied Units

784

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$670,900

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$1,952

Median Rent

2008

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27519 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 174
2021 +13.4% 197
2022 +28.7% 254
2023 +9.9% 279
2024 +4.8% 293

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 1,206 business establishments in ZIP 27519, employing approximately 8,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,496,000.

1,206

Businesses

8,340

Employees

$411.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 372 30.9%
Health care and social assistance 137 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 119 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 106 8.8%
Retail trade 91 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 71 5.9%
Construction 59 4.9%
Finance and insurance 48 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 3.7%
Educational services 43 3.6%
Wholesale trade 37 3.1%
Information 26 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 20 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.6%
Manufacturing 11 0.9%

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 27519 vs 27513 →

ZIP 27519 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 27519 ranks #3 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 27519 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 27519 ranks the highest 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
27513 Cary, NC 40,755 4.7 mi
27523 Apex, NC 9,552 4.8 mi
27560 Morrisville, NC 22,623 4.9 mi
27502 Apex, NC 30,831 6.2 mi
27713 Durham, NC 46,660 6.4 mi
27511 Cary, NC 32,029 6.5 mi
27709 Durham, NC 1,047 8.7 mi
27517 Chapel Hill, NC 23,346 8.3 mi
27518 Cary, NC 19,630 8.3 mi
27539 Apex, NC 18,692 9.9 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 27519 in? ▼
ZIP code 27519 (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 27519? ▼
ZIP code 27519 in Cary, NC has a population of 39,178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27519? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27519 is $165,586, which is 117% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27519? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27519 is $670,900, which is 141% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27519? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27519 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27519? ▼
ZIP code 27519 has 1,206 business establishments employing approximately 8,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27519? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27519 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (372), Health care and social assistance (137), Real estate and rental and leasing (119). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27519? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27519 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 27519? ▼
In ZIP code 27519, 84.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.3% 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 27519? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27519 is 22.2 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 27519? ▼
In ZIP code 27519, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27519? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27519 is 4.4% 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.