The ZIP Code 27540 is associated with Holly Springs, NC in Wake County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 39,675. Approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $109,404. The ZIP Code 27540 has a median age of approximately 35.6 years, with 9.4% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this North Carolina region, an estimated 55.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $41,353.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 27540 is $109,404, while the region's mean household income is $126,409. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,353. The per capita income in ZIP Code 27540 of $41,353 is approximately 34.34% more than the per capita income in North Carolina overall of $30,783. An estimated 3.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 67.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.4% of the population in 27540 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 1.6% of 27540 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 25.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 16.3% |
In ZIP Code 27540, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 55.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.3% in this Wake County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 13.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 27540 are younger than average. The median age of 35.6 years in ZIP Code 27540 is approximately 6.56% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 67.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 9.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.1% of the population in 27540 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 17.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.6% of 27540 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 27540, 95.2% is one race, while 4.8% are two or more races. Approximately 8.0% of 27540 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 27540 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.6%), followed by Black or African American (12.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.6% |
| Black or African American | 12.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.5% |
| Some other race | 3.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27540 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27540 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 27540, 91.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% 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 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 27540 in January 2025 comes in at $573,159. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $571,183 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $557,759 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 27540, an estimated 42.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 23.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Wake County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $573,159 |
| Dec 2024 | $573,202 |
| Nov 2024 | $573,011 |
| Oct 2024 | $572,524 |
| Sep 2024 | $571,868 |
| Aug 2024 | $571,183 |
| Jul 2024 | $570,576 |
| Jun 2024 | $569,755 |
| May 2024 | $568,163 |
| Apr 2024 | $565,076 |
| Mar 2024 | $561,294 |
| Feb 2024 | $557,759 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 13.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 12.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 42.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
In 27540, 72.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.7 minutes. Approximately 22.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 27540 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 27540 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.1% |
| Information | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 19.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 4.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 27540 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 27540 | 10.43¢/kWh | 8.5¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh |
| North Carolina | 14.64¢/kWh | 10.58¢/kWh | 7.69¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 27540 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.53 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.96 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.52 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.82 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.91 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.73 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.83 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.4 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.97 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.44 | 1.78 | 5.46 |