27526 ZIP Code — Fuquay Varina, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27526 is located in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 98.16 square miles and serves a population of 56,866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.
About ZIP code 27526
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $325,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $90,325.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
56,866
population
98.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
27526 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 27526
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fuquay Varina | Acceptable |
| Fuquay Varina | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
27540 Holly Springs (4.5 mi)
27501 Angier (9 mi)
27539 Apex (9.7 mi)
27592 Willow Spring (9.8 mi)
27562 New Hill (10.1 mi)
27502 Apex (12.6 mi)
27505 Broadway (12.7 mi)
27521 Coats (12.9 mi)
27603 Raleigh (13.5 mi)
27518 Cary (13.6 mi)
27546 Lillington (13.8 mi)
27559 Moncure (13.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 56,866 |
| Population density | 579 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 37 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 98.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5435 |
| Longitude | -78.8328 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 919/984 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Demographics & statistics
56,866
Population
579
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$90,325
Median household income
$40,891
Per capita income
$325,700
Median home value
$1,489
Median monthly rent
78.7%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
16,965
Housing units
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,906
Under 5
1,954
2,258
5–9
2,315
1,943
10–14
1,993
1,838
15–19
1,885
1,370
20–24
1,405
3,576
25–34
3,668
3,836
35–44
3,935
4,170
45–54
4,277
1,650
55–59
1,693
1,479
60–64
1,517
2,572
65–74
2,637
1,114
75–84
1,143
361
85+
371
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,921 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 41,945 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,198 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 37.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.4%
Black or African American
12.2%
Two or more races
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,281 | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 7,413 | 12.2% |
| Two or more races | 5,005 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,052 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,127 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 660 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 380 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 28.8% | 44.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.3% | 29.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.3% | 29.3% | 19.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.2% | 12.0% | 6.0% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
11.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 11.5% |
| Median income | $90,325 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k–$300k
26.1%
$300k–$500k
41.5%
$500k–$1M
13.4%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,489 |
| Owner occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter occupied | 21.3% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 26.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.0% |
| Electricity | 62.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,414 | 60.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,164 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,558 | 12.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,439 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,103 | 39.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,840 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.9% | 23.4% |
| Married | 60.5% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
30.5%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 908 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 743 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 6,330 | 47.0% |
| High school | 3,044 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,455 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Professional & management
17.2%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Construction
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
5.0%
Other services
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.6% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.8% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.0% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 17.9% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
10.3%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 71.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,150 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,006 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 1,336 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,046 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 142 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 53,534 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 52,564 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 25,789 | 45.4% |
| Foreign born | 970 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,332 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,414 | 42.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,630 | 13.4% |
| Italian | 5,698 | 10% |
| Arab | 5,552 | 9.8% |
| Polish | 414 | 0.7% |
| English | 411 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 348 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 261 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 243 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 203 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27526
What part of Fuquay Varina is ZIP code 27526?
ZIP code 27526 covers a portion of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, within Wake County.
What county is ZIP code 27526 in?
ZIP code 27526 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27526?
The median home value in ZIP code 27526 is $325,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 27526?
ZIP code 27526 has an estimated population of 56,866 residents, with a density of 579 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 27526?
The median household income in ZIP code 27526 is $90,325, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 27526 in?
ZIP code 27526 observes the EST timezone.