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27540

North Carolina · 47,771 residents · 47.989 sq mi
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ZIP 27540 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $522,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Among the 30 ZIP codes in Wake County, 27540 ranks 7th by median household income.

$128,989
US average: $82,259
$522,500
US average: $376,019
64.4%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
31.8%
Age 65+
9.6%
48.7%
51.3%
2.98 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(34,850)
Black8.1%(3,873)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(2,906)
Asian7.8%(3,725)
Other5.1%(2,417)
Diversity Score56.1%(26,805)
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Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Wake County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST7TH OF 30HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
27502$143,922
27511$107,860
27513$121,989
27518$123,488
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 27540?

ZIP code 27540 has about 47,771 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27540?

The typical household in ZIP code 27540 earns about $128,989 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 27540 expensive?

In ZIP code 27540, the median home is worth about $522,500, and the typical rent is about $1,947 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 27540?

About 64.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 27540 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27540?

About 4.7% of people in ZIP code 27540 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024