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ZIP Code 27511
Cary, NC, Wake County
Population
33,221
Land area
11.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,831
City
Cary
ZIP 27511 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27511 at a glance
- ZIP 27511 (Cary) is about 13 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $107,860, 49% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $456,000 (58% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,515 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27511
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27511, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,860
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$456,000
Prices 0.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,515/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
58.2%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
23.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,469
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
26,347
$1.89B annual payroll
PPP loans
$92.79M
1,325 loans
Campaign donations
$675K
37% D, 13% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27511, 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
88° / 31°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27511, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 27511
ZIP codes near 27511
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27518Cary | 2.3 mi | 9.9 |
| 27513Cary | 3.3 mi | 16.4 |
| 27606Cary | 4.1 mi | 24.5 |
| 27607Raleigh | 5.7 mi | 17.4 |
| 27539Holly Springs | 6 mi | 31 |
| 27695Raleigh | 6.5 mi | 0.3 |
| 27519Cary | 6.7 mi | 22.3 |
| 27502Apex | 6.9 mi | 28.3 |
| 27560Morrisville | 7.2 mi | 27.4 |
| 27605Raleigh | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| 27612Raleigh | 7.9 mi | 16.6 |
| 27603Garner | 8 mi | 51.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27511?
- ZIP code 27511 is in Cary, NC (Wake County).
- What county is ZIP code 27511 in?
- ZIP code 27511 is mostly in Wake County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27511?
- About 33,221 people live in the 27511 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.