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 High-density area
- $110,017
- Median income Above-median income area
- $414,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 27526 (Fuquay Varina, NC) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.3 in 2023 to 257.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average North Carolina ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,060. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $414,000 (60% above the average North Carolina ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,642.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wake County, so 27526 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 27526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fuquay Varina, NC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27526.
- Construction
Construction
199 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
130 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
108 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 27526?
39.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
7.3%
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?
$110,017
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
23,678housing units
23,678
Total Housing Units
22,625
Occupied Units
1,053
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$414,000
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 27526 vs 27540 →
ZIP 27526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27526
Fuquay Varina (27526)
38,894 residents
- 27540
Holly Springs (27540)
29,363 residents
- 27539
Apex (27539)
18,692 residents
- 27501
Angier (27501)
17,571 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27526 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 27526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27539
Apex (27539)
$145,947 median income
- 27540
Holly Springs (27540)
$128,989 median income
- 27526
Fuquay Varina (27526)
$110,017 median income
- 27501
Angier (27501)
$73,336 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 27526, 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 (38,894 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 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.
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