27513 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 27513, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

27513 is a zip code in Wake County, North Carolina, which covers Cary and Cedar Fork, with a total population of 47,671 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 27513 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 27513.

The estimated population of people living in 27513 is 47,671, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 27513 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
47,671
+2.17%
+7.15%
2020
46,660
+2.45%
-
2019
45,542
+1.61%
-
2018
44,821
+0.74%
-
2017
44,491
 - -

Population of 27513 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 27513 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.2%
68%
 -4.12%
Black/African American
7.8%
7.8%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
9.9%
7.7%
 +28.57%
Asian
13%
12.9%
 +0.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
2.8%
 +7.14%
Other
0.9%
0.3%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 27513 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 27513 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 27513 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 27513 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 -1% 37.5 -0.53% 41.6 -0.24%
2020 39.9 -0.5% 37.7 -3.58% 41.7 +1.21%
2019 40.1 +0.25% 39.1 -0.26% 41.2 +1.23%
2018 40 +0.5% 39.2 0% 40.7 +0.49%
2017 39.8 - 39.2 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 27513 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 27513 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,488 +17.23% 2,586 +0.99% 2,898 2,608
10 to 19 2,920 +17.11% 2,875 -18.01% 3,433 2,356
20 to 29 2,474 +14.21% 2,614 +14.73% 2,819 2,985
30 to 39 3,260 +20.12% 3,144 -2.48% 3,960 3,057
40 to 49 3,577 -1.54% 3,937 -1.08% 3,520 3,892
50 to 59 3,704 -1.56% 3,841 -8.38% 3,638 3,528
60 to 69 2,001 +30.59% 2,259 +28.65% 2,674 2,974
70+ 1,299 +10.77% 1,512 +23.5% 1,443 1,886

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 27513 zip code is $108,015.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 27513.

  • Under 25
    $47,144.00
  • 25 to 44
    $103,419.00
  • 45 to 64
    $139,009.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,097.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 27513 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 27513, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 27513 is currently $137,524.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

22.11% of households in 27513 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 27513 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 27513 is $56,545.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 27513 by the total population of 27513.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 27513 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 27513 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    30.59%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 27513 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 27513 zip over the age of 16 is 38,563.

Of those people, a total of 74.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 27513 is 72.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 27513 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,187 40.70% 11.20%
20 to 24 years 2,687 83.70% 13.50%
25 to 29 years 3,117 93.10% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 3,450 86.50% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 7,575 88.60% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 6,988 89.80% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 3,582 78.10% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 3,662 73.00% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 3,367 39.50% 2.50%
75 years and over 1,948 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 27513. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 27,750 74.20% 4.00%
Black or African American 3,211 84.10% 2.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 84 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 5,030 72.00% 1.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 38 39.50% 0.00%
Other 1,450 77.20% 6.30%
Two or more races 1,000 76.90% 1.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,165 75.90% 5.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 26,199 74.30% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 27513 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 27513 is 27,867, with median earnings of $61,339.00.

Women in 27513 are earning approximately 64.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 27,867 $61,339.00
Male 15,484 $75,903.00
Female 12,383 $48,765.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 27513 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 4,129 $101,510.00
Business and Financial 2,703 $86,605.00
Computer and Mathematical 3,960 $101,612.00
Architecture and Engineering 1,233 $110,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 909 $63,819.00
Community and Social Service 539 $39,685.00
Legal 580 $135,652.00
Educational and Library 1,991 $37,261.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 630 $56,310.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,557 $65,721.00
Healthcare Support 197 $33,323.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $45,625.00
Law Enforcement 76 $57,955.00
Food Preparation and Serving 895 $13,078.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 287 $25,528.00
Personal Care and Service 525 $24,792.00
Sales 2,685 $46,446.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,232 $40,261.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 264 $29,824.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 491 $48,750.00
Production 857 $43,981.00
Transportation and Material Moving 598 $32,451.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 27513 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 27513.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 2,489 $116,463.00 1,640 $78,306.00
Business and Financial 1,251 $95,875.00 1,452 $80,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 3,039 $105,505.00 921 $98,036.00
Architecture and Engineering 917 $109,464.00 316 $125,169.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 579 $53,207.00 330 $79,000.00
Community and Social Service 170 $38,679.00 369 $44,943.00
Legal 267 $136,259.00 313 $135,027.00
Educational and Library 473 $61,936.00 1,518 $23,021.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 355 $65,240.00 275 $40,139.00
Healthcare Practitioners 343 $113,594.00 1,214 $58,889.00
Healthcare Support 95 $35,417.00 102 $30,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $71,719.00 47 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 66 $59,091.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 637 $13,908.00 258 $9,349.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $26,523.00 122 $24,444.00
Personal Care and Service 144 $32,772.00 381 $14,601.00
Sales 1,552 $76,100.00 1,133 $30,959.00
Office and Administrative Support 619 $44,761.00 1,613 $37,564.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 264 $29,824.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 471 $49,360.00 20 $0.00
Production 645 $43,351.00 212 $47,722.00
Transportation and Material Moving 554 $40,100.00 44 $30,455.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 19,076 households in 27513, with an average household size of 2.5 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 12,790 families living in the 27513 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 27513:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 10,495 1,050 1,245 6,286
Average Household Size 3.08 3.21 3.12 1.28
Total Families 10,495 1,050 1,245 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.98 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 12,790 families living in 27513, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 27513:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 20,316 housing units in 27513.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,076 93.90%
Vacant 1,240 6.10%

33.85% of the total 20,316 housing units in 27513 are rental units. This is approximately 6,877 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 12,040 are occupied by the owner - or 59.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 27513 is $1,285.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 27513 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    159
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    1,060
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,657
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,484
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    482
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    47
  • $3,000 or more
    129

Property Value

The median value of a property in 27513 is $371,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 27513 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    42
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    81
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    158
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    643
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,571
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,808
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,523
  • $1,000,000 or more
    214

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 27513. The chart below shows the number of properties in 27513 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    96
  • 1940 to 1949
    20
  • 1950 to 1959
    205
  • 1960 to 1969
    548
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,177
  • 1980 to 1989
    5,117
  • 1990 to 1999
    8,090
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,178
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,869
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 27513 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    384
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,611
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,403
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,678

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 27513 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 27513 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 27513.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    405
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,886
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,285
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    5,053
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,866
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,098
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,400
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    513
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    540
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    629
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    271
  • 90 or more minutes
    405

Summary

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