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ZIP Code 27513
Cary, NC, Wake County
Population
46,979
Land area
16.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,866
City
Cary
ZIP 27513 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 27513 at a glance
- ZIP 27513 (Cary) is about 13 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $121,989, 69% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $519,800 (80% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,617 a month.
Local data for ZIP 27513
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 27513, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,989
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$519,800
Prices -3.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,617/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
68.4%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
21.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,458
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
28,672
$2.73B annual payroll
PPP loans
$117M
1,386 loans
Campaign donations
$1.52M
34% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 27513, 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
91° / 32°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 27513, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.2%
U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities in ZIP 27513
ZIP codes near 27513
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 27607Raleigh | 2.8 mi | 17.4 |
| 27511Cary | 3.3 mi | 11.7 |
| 27560Morrisville | 4.4 mi | 27.4 |
| 27518Cary | 5.6 mi | 9.9 |
| 27612Raleigh | 5.6 mi | 16.6 |
| 27519Cary | 5.7 mi | 22.3 |
| 27606Cary | 6 mi | 24.5 |
| 27695Raleigh | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| 27617Raleigh | 7 mi | 8.3 |
| 27605Raleigh | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| 27608Raleigh | 7.9 mi | 3.5 |
| 27709Durham | 8.5 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 27513?
- ZIP code 27513 is in Cary, NC (Wake County).
- What county is ZIP code 27513 in?
- ZIP code 27513 is mostly in Wake County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 27513?
- About 46,979 people live in the 27513 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.