HVAC Service Areas in Raleigh–Cary, NC
Scores ZIP codes for HVAC contractors by weighting older owner-occupied homes with household incomes high enough to fund system replacement — the two factors most predictive of HVAC demand. Below are the aggregate demographics and top-scoring ZIP codes for HVAC demand in the Raleigh–Cary metro.
Metro Demographics
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,479,889 |
| Median Household Income | $92K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 64% |
| Median Home Value | $398K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 59% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Top ZIP Codes for HVAC in Raleigh–Cary
Full ranking →| 27591 | Wendell | 89/High | 29,838 | 80% | $85K |
| 27592 | Willow Spring | 89/High | 21,114 | 89% | $104K |
| 27597 | Zebulon | 88/High | 30,184 | 80% | $85K |
| 27596 | Youngsville | 87/High | 22,232 | 86% | $96K |
| 27577 | Smithfield | 87/High | 28,354 | 73% | $63K |
| 27576 | Selma | 86/High | 21,624 | 66% | $67K |
| 27545 | Knightdale | 86/High | 34,163 | 70% | $92K |
| 27526 | Fuquay Varina | 86/High | 61,588 | 81% | $110K |
| 27504 | Benson | 86/High | 17,079 | 74% | $67K |
| 27525 | Franklinton | 86/High | 17,110 | 83% | $73K |
Ranked by HVAC targeting score (highest first) · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Raleigh–Cary a good market for HVAC?▾
Raleigh–Cary has an average targeting score of 67/100 for HVAC. Across the 79 ZIP codes analyzed, the metro shows 64% owner occupancy and a median household income of $92K.
How is the aggregate metro score computed?▾
The metro score is the population-weighted average of all individual ZIP scores in the metro area. ZIPs without Census coverage are excluded from the average.
How do I expand my service area to the top-scoring ZIPs?▾
Use AreaOps to import the top-scoring ZIP codes into your HVAC brand's territory. You can filter by score threshold, bulk-add ZIPs, and assign them to markets — all from the targeting workbench.
How often is this data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. When a new ACS vintage is released, scores are recomputed automatically.
Manage Your Service Areas — for HVAC businesses in Raleigh–Cary, NC
AreaOps gives your ops team a visual territory map, bulk ZIP import, and the full scoring model — all filterable by the demographics that drive demand for your specific vertical.