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ZIP 27513

Part of Cary, NC
Pop. 46,979·Wake County·147th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,557/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$408
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ZIP 27513 · $1,557
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,289
2 BR
$1,414
3 BR
$1,775
4 BR+
$2,372
Research median
$1,414/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,684/yr
At $1,557/mo median
Location
CityCary
StateNC
CountyWake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27513 (Cary, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 68.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,979
Median income
$121,989
Median age
41.1
Renters
36.1%
Age distribution
20.2%
19.9%
30.5%
15.7%
13.7%
Under 1820.2%
18–3419.9%
35–5430.5%
55–6415.7%
65+13.7%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
63.4%
12.9%
White63.4%
Black8.8%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian12.9%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
21.7%
68.4%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma7.3%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+68.4%
Housing tenure
63.9%
36.1%
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27513 in Cary, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,157 → $1,557
up 34.6%
Income
$108,015 → $121,989
up 12.9%
Population
47,671 → 46,979
down 1.5%
Renter share
36.9% → 36.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
67.8% → 68.4%
+0.6 pts
Median age
39.5 → 41.1
+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 27513 in Cary, NC paid around $1,157 a month. That figure now sits near $1,557, up 34.6% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $121,989 today, compared with $108,015 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27513 in Cary, NC losing about 692 residents over the five-year window, down 1.5% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27513 covers Cary, NC. The median rent here is $1,557/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,289/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,414/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($121,989/yr), ZIP 27513 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27513?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27513 (Cary, NC) is $1,557. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27513 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27513's median rent of $1,557/mo is $408 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27513 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27513 falls in the middle range for North Carolina, ranking #147 out of 227 ZIPs at $1,557/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27513?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,557/mo in ZIP 27513. The local median household income is $121,989/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27513?

Rent in ZIP 27513 has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27513 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27513 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,557/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($121,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27513 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27513 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.1% of ZIP 27513 households are renters, while 63.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27513 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27513 compare to the rest of Cary?

ZIP 27513 is more affordable than Cary overall. At $1,557/mo, it's $218 below the Cary citywide median of $1,775/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27513 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27513 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,557/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 27513's median household income ($121,989/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27513 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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