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Holly Springs, NC
Town in Wake County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27539, 27540.
Population
45,248
Land area
19.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,327
ZIP codes
2
Holly Springs and its ZIP codes
Holly Springs at a glance
- Holly Springs is about 11 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $135,578 a year, 87% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $535,800 (85% above North Carolina) and median rent is $2,021 a month.
Local data for Holly Springs, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holly Springs, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$135,578
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$535,800
Median rent
$2,021/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
67.3%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,580), Irish Americans (6,195), Italian Americans (3,412).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wake County. PPP loans are for Holly Springs.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,099
665,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.83B
FY 2026, $8,702 per person
How people get to work
Holly Springs, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.2%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home33.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holly Springs, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,790
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holly Springs, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.8%
U.S. 33.3% -5.5 pts
Diabetes
7.3%
U.S. 12.1% -4.8 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Holly Springs
2 in or overlapping Holly Springs. Population shown
Cities near Holly Springs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuquay-VarinaTown | 4.9 mi | 19.4 |
| ApexTown | 6.1 mi | 26.9 |
| CaryTown | 7.8 mi | 61 |
| AngierTown | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| GarnerTown | 13 mi | 19.7 |
| MoncureCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| RaleighCity | 17 mi | 150.9 |
| LillingtonTown | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| Governors VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6 |
| Governors ClubCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| Buies CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| BroadwayTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holly Springs, NC in?
- Holly Springs is in Wake County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Holly Springs, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Holly Springs include 27539, 27540.
- What is the population of Holly Springs, NC?
- About 45,248 people live in Holly Springs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holly Springs?
- Nearby places include Fuquay-Varina (4.9 mi), Apex (6.1 mi), Cary (7.8 mi), Angier (12 mi), Morrisville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023