27518 — Cary, NC
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 27518 has moderate owner occupancy (66%) with a median household income of $118K — earning a high Plumbing targeting score of 91/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 27518
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Cary |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 19,102 |
| Total Households | 8,098 |
| Median Household Income | $118K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 5,346 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 66% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1998 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 16% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 66% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 18% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 27518 score 91/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 91/100 is driven by: +12 owner_pct >= 50% (x1.2); +10 owner-occ households >= 5000; +10 income $60K-$150K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 27518 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 27518. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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