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Cary, North Carolina

Population: 174,721 · 5 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
174,721
People
Median age
40.2
Housing
Total households
69,710
Income
Median household income
$134,905
Housing
Total housing units
73,795
Employment
Employment rate
66.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
70.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.1%
City details
Local time 02:49:13(ET)
LocationCary, NC
Population (ZIP areas)167,042(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes5total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard1 PO Box
CountyWake
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates35.78532828712365, -78.82567487496303
Land area60.3 sq miles(156,236,049 m²)

Map of Cary, North Carolina with ZIP codes

Map of Cary, North Carolina and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Cary

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Cary. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
27511Standard$107,86032,786
27512PO BOX
27513Standard$121,98946,526
27518Standard$123,48821,807
27519Standard$165,58665,923

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS