The ZIP Code 27511 is associated with Cary, NC in Wake County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 34,078. The median household income is $78,182, while about 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 27511 has a median age of approximately 41.6 years, with 21.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 53.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $42,166.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27511 is $78,182, while the region's mean household income is $102,306. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $42,166. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27511 of $42,166 is approximately 36.98% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 4.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 52.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.9% of the population in 27511 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.8% of 27511 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.4% |
In ZIP Code 27511, 92.3% of the population graduated high school, while 53.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 15.1% in this Wake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 15.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 20.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27511 are older than average. The median age of 41.6 years in ZIP Code 27511 is approximately 9.19% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 27511 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 27511 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27511, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 13.8% of 27511 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27511 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (77.6%), followed by Black or African American (12.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 5.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27511 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27511 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27511, 80.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wake County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 80.9% |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.8% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 27511 in January 2025 comes in at $489,639. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $488,419 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $476,335 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27511, an estimated 31.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 24.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Wake County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $489,639 |
| Dec 2024 | $490,246 |
| Nov 2024 | $490,095 |
| Oct 2024 | $489,521 |
| Sep 2024 | $488,716 |
| Aug 2024 | $488,419 |
| Jul 2024 | $488,993 |
| Jun 2024 | $489,041 |
| May 2024 | $487,977 |
| Apr 2024 | $484,312 |
| Mar 2024 | $480,046 |
| Feb 2024 | $476,335 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 31.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
In 27511, 69.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.7 minutes. Approximately 21.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27511 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 27511 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 18.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 21.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.3% |
| Public administration | 4.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27511 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.3 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.64% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27511 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢/kWh | 10.19¢/kWh | 8.01¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27511 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.61 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.42 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.95 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.79 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.42 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.38 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.62 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.61 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.25 | 1.78 | 5.46 |