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ZIP 27519

Part of Cary, NC
Pop. 69,836·Wake County·21st most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$2,040/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$75
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ZIP 27519 · $2,040
More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,950
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,810
4 BR+
$3,740
Research median
$2,240/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
$24,480/yr
At $2,040/mo median
Location
CityCary
StateNC
CountyWake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27519 (Cary, NC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 78.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,836
Median income
$165,586
Median age
38.4
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
27.2%
17.6%
34.9%
Under 1827.2%
18–3417.6%
35–5434.9%
55–6410%
65+10.3%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
45.8%
35%
White45.8%
Black8.5%
Hispanic7.2%
Asian35%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
13.2%
78.3%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college13.2%
Bachelor's+78.3%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27519 in Cary, NC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,600 → $2,040
up 27.5%
Income
$142,168 → $165,586
up 16.5%
Population
62,612 → 69,836
up 11.5%
Renter share
29.6% → 30.9%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
77.6% → 78.3%
+0.7 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 27519 in Cary, NC paid around $1,600 a month. That figure now sits near $2,040, up 27.5% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27519 in Cary, NC now reports about $165,586, up from $142,168 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27519 in Cary, NC adding about 7,224 residents over the five-year window, up 11.5% on net. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 27519 in Cary, NC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27519 covers Cary, NC. The median rent here is $2,040/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($165,586/yr), ZIP 27519 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27519?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27519 (Cary, NC) is $2,040. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27519 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27519's median rent of $2,040/mo is $75 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 27519 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27519 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #21 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $2,040/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27519?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,040/mo in ZIP 27519. The local median household income is $165,586/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27519?

Rent in ZIP 27519 has increased 9.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 27519 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27519 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,040/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($165,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27519 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27519 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 27519 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27519 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27519 compare to the rest of Cary?

ZIP 27519 is pricier than Cary as a whole. At $2,040/mo, it's $265 above the Cary citywide median of $1,775/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27519 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27519 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,040/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 27519's median household income ($165,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27519 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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