PlainZIP

Fuquay Varina, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27526

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

38,894
155/sq mi
$110,017
Median income
$414,000
Median home value
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fuquay Varina pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
155
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fuquay Varina, Wake County, North Carolina, with 38,894 residents across 251.1 square miles, a density of 155 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27526 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,017 (59% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $46,060. Poverty here runs at 5.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $414,000 (60% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,642 monthly, and 80.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 27526, plus 6 more within Wake County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 27526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fuquay Varina, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27526.

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 27526, Fuquay Varina, 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

38,894

Population

251.1

Area (sq mi)

155

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27526?

39.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 13.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$110,017

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$46,060

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27526 ranks nationally

Fuquay Varina, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,017 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.4%

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

What does housing look like?

23,678

Total Housing Units

22,625

Occupied Units

1,053

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$414,000

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,642

Median Rent

2005

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27526 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 165
2021 +15.0% 190
2022 +25.2% 238
2023 +5.7% 251
2024 +2.6% 258

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 1,199 business establishments in ZIP 27526, employing approximately 12,073 people with a combined annual payroll of $563,912,000.

1,199

Businesses

12,073

Employees

$563.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 199 16.6%
Retail trade 151 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 140 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 130 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 108 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 105 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 93 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 5.8%
Finance and insurance 60 5.0%
Manufacturing 33 2.8%
Wholesale trade 31 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 30 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.6%
Educational services 11 0.9%
Information 10 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

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 27526 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 27526 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 27526 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 27526 ranks #3 of 4 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
27540 Holly Springs, NC 29,363 5.4 mi
27539 Apex, NC 18,692 9.4 mi
27501 Angier, NC 17,571 8.9 mi

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Pop: 65,648
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Pop: 53,078
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Pop: 47,033
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Raleigh, NC
Pop: 43,210
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Pop: 42,690
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Pop: 42,294

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27526 in? ▼
ZIP code 27526 (Fuquay Varina) 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 27526? ▼
ZIP code 27526 in Fuquay Varina, NC has a population of 38,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27526 is $110,017, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27526 is $414,000, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27526 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27526? ▼
ZIP code 27526 has 1,199 business establishments employing approximately 12,073 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27526 are: Construction (199), Retail trade (151), Professional, scientific, and technical services (140). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27526 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 27526? ▼
In ZIP code 27526, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 27526? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27526 is 33.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27526? ▼
In ZIP code 27526, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27526 is 5.3% 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.