Cary, North Carolina
Cary is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 180,010 in 2023. It sits at 35.7813, -78.8234 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Cary |
| Type | town |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wake County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 180,010 |
| Land area | 60.13 sq mi (155.73 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.7813, -78.8234 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519 |
| Telephone area codes | 919, 984 |
This place also extends into Chatham County, Durham County.
ZIP codes and area codes for Cary
Cary covers 5 ZIP codes: 27511, 27512, 27513, 27518, 27519. Telephone area codes serving the area: 919, 984. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Cary?
Cary is located in North Carolina, in Wake County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Morrisville 6 km · NCApex 8 km · NCHolly Springs 14 km · NCRaleigh 17 km · NCFuquay-Varina 21 km · NCGarner 21 km · NCDurham 23 km · NCChapel Hill 26 km · NC
Other places in Wake County
Raleigh 482,295Apex 72,225Wake Forest 54,337Holly Springs 46,271Fuquay-Varina 43,817Garner 35,265Morrisville 31,703Knightdale 20,275Wendell 14,400Rolesville 11,297
Frequently asked questions
What county is Cary, NC in?
Cary is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Cary, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 180,010.
What time zone is Cary in?
Cary is in the America/New_York time zone.