ZIP Code 27540, NC
Living in 27540
Bikeability2
Walkability4
Commute37
Public Transit3
Affordability36
Public Safety99
Airports41
Hospitals75
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
40kPopulation+13k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate13%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$109kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts57%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$310kMedian Home Value+$74k (2010–19)
67%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$309 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later13%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27540
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3
Property Crime in 27540
United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27540
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding63
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27540, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27540, NC
New School Montessori Center
5 miles, NE
Learningtime Academy
7 miles, SE
Hilltop Christian School
8 miles, E
Thales Academy Apex K-5
8 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27540, NC
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
15 miles, NE
Meredith College
16 miles, NE
Campbell University
16 miles, SE
Shaw University
16 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27540, NC
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
9 miles, NE
Rex Hospital
16 miles, NE
Strategic Behavorial Center-Garner
17 miles, E
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27540, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
18 miles, N
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
44 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
69 miles, NW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
83 miles, E