ZIP Code 27511 Demographics & Data

Cary, NC (ZIP Code 27511) Insights

North Carolina

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 27511

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.

Population in 27511

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 27511 is 34,078.

Cary, NC

The 27511 ZIP Code is associated with Cary, NC in Wake County.

Area Codes associated with 27511

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 27511 include 919, and 984.

Sunrise / Sunset in 27511

Sunrise: 7:14 am
Sunset: 6:51 pm
Sunrise in 27511 7:14 am
Sunrise in 27511 6:51 pm

Weather forecast for 27511

Overnight's forecast for 27511: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 27511

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 27511 Good

Internet in 27511

An estimated 95.8% of households in ZIP Code 27511 have a computer, while about 92.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 27511

Females make up an estimated 51.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 27511, while males comprise about 49.0%.

Health Insurance in 27511

Approximately 9.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 27511 (Cary, NC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 27511

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 Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 27511

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%

Education levels in ZIP Code 27511

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 Attained in 27511

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%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 27511

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 Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 27511

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%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 27511

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%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 27511

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%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 27511 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 27511

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 27511 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 27511 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 27511 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 27511

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 27511

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 27511

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 in 27511

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%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 27511

The median home value in ZIP Code 27511 in July 2024 comes in at $509,322. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $496,138 median value in February 2024, and 5% higher than the $487,175 median value in August 2023. 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.

Home Values in 27511

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $509,322
Jun 2024 $509,373
May 2024 $508,264
Apr 2024 $504,447
Mar 2024 $500,004
Feb 2024 $496,138
Jan 2024 $495,059
Dec 2023 $495,297
Nov 2023 $495,169
Oct 2023 $493,628
Sep 2023 $490,805
Aug 2023 $487,175

Median Home Values Over Time

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Age of Housing in 27511

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%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 27511

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.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 27511

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%

Utilities in ZIP Code 27511 [6]

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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes electricity rates in 27511 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 27511

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 27511 10.43¢/kWh 8.5¢/kWh 6.64¢/kWh
North Carolina 13.92¢/kWh 10.46¢/kWh 7.9¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 27511

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
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes solar power levels in 27511 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 27511 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 27511, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 27511 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wake County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 27511

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 108
Credit reporting or credit repair services 86
Checking or savings account 27
Debt collection 22
Credit card or prepaid card 9
Other 26
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 27511

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 83
Incorrect information on your report 68
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 23
Managing an account 17
Attempts to collect debt not owed 16
Other 71
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 27511. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.