Cary, NC ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Cary, North Carolina: 27519, 27513, 27511 and 27518. Together they are home to 169,771 residents in 66,603 households. Median household income ranges from $107,860 in 27511 to $165,586 in 27519.
Cary town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 179,306 |
| Households | 69,710 |
| Median household income | $134,905 |
| Median home value | $580,200 |
| Median age | 40.2 |
| Median rent | $1,738 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 169,771 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 66,603 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $107,860 (27511) to $165,586 (27519) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $135,352 |
| Homeowners | 66.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 15.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 114 routes, 73,935 homes (4 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Cary: 27519 ($165,586)
- Most residents: 27519 (69,836 people)
- Highest homeownership: 27519 (69.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 27519 (46.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 27519 (16.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 27519 (38.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 27519 ($670,900)
Every ZIP code in Cary
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27519 | Cary | 69,836 | 24,513 | $165,586 | $670,900 | 69.1% | 46.4% | 16.8% | 38 | 28,808 | 77% of its land; mailing city |
| 27513 | Cary | 46,979 | 19,966 | $121,989 | $519,800 | 63.9% | 30.4% | 16.0% | 33 | 22,300 | 88% of its land; mailing city |
| 27511 | Cary | 33,221 | 13,557 | $107,860 | $456,000 | 66.9% | 26.0% | 10.7% | 26 | 16,574 | 98% of its land; mailing city |
| 27518 | Cary | 19,735 | 8,567 | $123,488 | $632,200 | 66.1% | 21.9% | 14.9% | 17 | 10,703 | 91% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Cary when at least 10% of its land lies inside Cary town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cary. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Cary.
Counties
- Wake County — 36 ZIP codes
- Chatham County — 15 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Cary, NC?
- 27519, 27513, 27511 and 27518. A ZIP code is listed for Cary when at least 10% of its land lies inside Cary town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Cary.
- What is the population of Cary, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 179,306 residents inside Cary town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Cary hold 169,771 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Cary, NC?
- $134,905 inside Cary town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $107,860 to $165,586.
- Which Cary ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 27519, at $165,586, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Cary, NC?
- For the 4 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 114 carrier routes reaching 73,935 residential and 4,306 business mailboxes.
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