ZIP Code 27539, NC

Living in 27539

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 5
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 33
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 46
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Schools 71
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Residents

24k Population +6.1k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black10%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate13%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$110k Median Household Income +$29k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$331k Median Home Value +$89k (2010–19)
50% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$462 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied +6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas41%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 27539

United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3

Property Crime in 27539

United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 3 0
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 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 27539

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado18
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 27539, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 27539, NC

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Thales Academy Jh/Hs
5 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 27539, NC

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Meredith College
11 miles, NE
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Shaw University
12 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 27539, NC

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Rex Hospital
11 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 27539, NC

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