ZIP Code 27519: Population, Income, Housing

State: NC

Total population: 69,836 Household income: $165,586 Rent: $1,952

Overview

Total population

69,836

Rent

$1,952

Year built

2008

Household income

$165,586

Per capita income

$69,245

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

26.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

North Carolina

County

Wake County

City

Cary

Total population

69,836

Adults over 25

45,346

Total households

24,513

Household size

2.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$165,586

Per capita income

$69,245

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

26.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,952

Year built

2008

Households that rent

30.9%

Households that own

69.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

45.8%

Black

8.5%

Asian

35%

Two or more races

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

7.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

92.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

21,904 (61.2%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

13,909 (38.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

10.8%

High school graduate or GED

5.8%

Some college or associate degree

5.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

78.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 27519 with: Wake County, NC Cary, NC Raleigh metro area, NC North Carolina United States

ZIP 27519

Total population69,836

Rent$1,952

Year built2008

Household income$165,586

Per capita income$69,245

Poverty rate4.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Wake County, NC

Total population1,178,653

Rent$1,623

Year built2000

Household income$105,768

Per capita income$55,448

Poverty rate8.1%

Unemployment rate2.8%

Cary, NC

Total population179,306

Rent$1,738

Year built1999

Household income$134,905

Per capita income$67,409

Poverty rate5.7%

Unemployment rate2.5%

Raleigh Metro Area, NC

Total population1,487,302

Rent$1,573

Year built2000

Household income$100,103

Per capita income$51,873

Poverty rate8.7%

Unemployment rate3.1%

North Carolina State

Total population10,730,404

Rent$1,228

Year built1991

Household income$72,388

Per capita income$41,385

Poverty rate13%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP27519	CountyWake, NC	TownCary, NC	Metro AreaRaleigh metro area, NC	StateNorth Carolina	CountryUnited States
Total population	69,836	1,178,653	179,306	1,487,302	10,730,404	334,922,499
Rent	$1,952	$1,623	$1,738	$1,573	$1,228	$1,413
Year built	2008	2000	1999	2000	1991	1980
Household income	$165,586	$105,768	$134,905	$100,103	$72,388	$80,734
Per capita income	$69,245	$55,448	$67,409	$51,873	$41,385	$44,673
Poverty rate	4.4%	8.1%	5.7%	8.7%	13%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.8%	2.5%	3.1%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 27519

Rent & Income

In 27519, the typical monthly rent is $1,952 and the typical household income is $165,586. Rent here is higher than in both Cary Town and North Carolina, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 4.4%, which is lower than in both Cary Town and North Carolina.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.9% of households. Around 26.4% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 78.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 27519 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 27519 — Poverty

How ZIP 27519 compares in North Carolina (126 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,952	125 / 126	from lower rent	$733 – $2,025
Household income	$165,586	1 / 126	from higher income	$42,810 – $165,586
Poverty rate	4.4%	9 / 126	from lower poverty	2.3% – 34.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in North Carolina with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 27519

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 125th out of 126 ZIP Codes in North Carolina. In North Carolina as a whole, the range goes from $733 in ZIP 28645 up to $2,025 in ZIP 28079.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 27519 ranks 1st out of 126 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $42,810 in ZIP 27893 up to $165,586 in ZIP 27519.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 9th out of 126 ZIP Codes. Across North Carolina, figures vary from 2.3% in ZIP 27502 up to 34.4% in ZIP 28607.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 27519 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,952 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 27519

Annual Household Income: $165,586

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 27519

Estimated Rate: 4.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 27519

In ZIP Code 27519, households that rent: 7,567 (30.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,567	30.9%
Owner-Occupied	16,946	69.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 27519

In ZIP Code 27519, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,997 (26.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,997	26.4%
Other renter households	5,570	73.6%
Total renter households	7,567	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 27519

Less than High School: 4,918 people (10.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,629 people (5.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,301 people (5.1%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 35,498 people (78.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 45,346

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.