ZIP Code 27512: Cary, North Carolina
ZIP code 27512 is assigned to Cary, North Carolina, and lies within Wake County. Its reference point is at latitude 35.8084 and longitude -78.8395 (35°48'30.2"N 78°50'22.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27512
Cary, NC has 5 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 27512, they include 27511, 27513, 27518, 27519.
Across Wake County there are 64 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27560 in Morrisville, NC, about 1.8 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 27512 |
|---|---|
| City | Cary |
| County | Wake County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.8084 |
| Longitude | -78.8395 |
| DMS | 35°48'30.2"N 78°50'22.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27560 (Morrisville, 1.8 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 27512
Map centered on 35.8084, -78.8395. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Cary, NC
Video: Cary, NC
Walking Tour of Downtown Cary NC with Will Wofford — by That's Raleigh · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 27512
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27512, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27512, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Morrisville, NC (1.8 mi north), Apex, NC (5.9 mi south) and Eagle Rock, NC (7.2 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Morrisville, NC – 1.8 mi north
- Apex, NC – 5.9 mi south
- Eagle Rock, NC – 7.2 mi west
- Raleigh, NC – 7.8 mi southeast
- Durham, NC – 8.3 mi northwest
Schools Near Cary, NC
If you are moving to ZIP code 27512, check the school district serving Cary and Wake County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Morrisville and Apex can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 27512.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Cary. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 27512 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Cary, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27512 may also use facilities in nearby Morrisville, Apex and Eagle Rock.
Shopping and Dining in Cary
For places to eat and shop near Cary, NC, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 27512.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Cary, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27512.
To research local history, try searching for Wake County records and archives along with the name Cary.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27512, Morrisville lies about 1.8 mi to the north, Apex lies about 5.9 mi to the south, Eagle Rock lies about 7.2 mi to the west, Raleigh lies about 7.8 mi to the southeast and Durham lies about 8.3 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Cary show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27512
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Green Hope High School (Physics Laboratory Venturi Tube) 2006”): Nader Moussa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greenway in Cary - panoramio”): James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“I choose prevention through empowerment! (18013069000)”): SAMHSA from Rockville, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Walking Tour of Downtown Cary NC with Will Wofford” by That's Raleigh, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.
Data for ZIP code 27512 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.