27518 ZIP Code – Cary, North Carolina
27518 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Cary, North Carolina, part of Wake County with a population of approximately 19,102 residents. The median household income of $117,647 is well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. Median home values of $546,200 are well above the national average, with 66.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,471 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 66% single-family (decreasing), 32% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average. An estimated 4.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 72.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The median age is 47.2, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 27511, 27606, 27539.
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ZIP 27518 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27518 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $117k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $546k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,471 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.2 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 72.1% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27511 – Cary
- 27606 – Raleigh
- 27539 – Apex
- 27513 – Cary
- 27607 – Raleigh
- 27502 – Apex
- 27603 – Raleigh
- 27605 – Raleigh
- 27601 – Raleigh
- 27519 – Cary
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27511 | CARY | 32,880 | $98,474 |
| 27606 | RALEIGH | 45,546 | $71,701 |
| 27539 | APEX | 27,212 | $132,122 |
| 27513 | CARY | 47,195 | $116,669 |
| 27607 | RALEIGH | 26,026 | $89,179 |