Wake Forest, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Wake Forest, North Carolina: 27587. Together they are home to 82,886 residents in 29,545 households. That is more than the 52,844 people counted inside Wake Forest town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Wake Forest town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 52,844 |
| Households | 18,403 |
| Median household income | $123,802 |
| Median home value | $474,500 |
| Median age | 38.6 |
| Median rent | $1,596 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 82,886 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 29,545 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $133,743 (27587) to $133,743 (27587) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $133,743 |
| Homeowners | 81.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 49 routes, 35,981 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Wake Forest
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27587 | Wake Forest | 82,886 | 29,545 | $133,743 | $497,800 | 81.0% | 37.1% | 12.6% | 49 | 37,539 | 17% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Wake Forest when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wake Forest town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wake Forest. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Wake Forest.
Counties
- Wake County — 36 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Rolesville — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Wake Forest, NC?
- 27587. A ZIP code is listed for Wake Forest when at least 10% of its land lies inside Wake Forest town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Wake Forest.
- What is the population of Wake Forest, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 52,844 residents inside Wake Forest town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Wake Forest hold 82,886 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Wake Forest, NC?
- $123,802 inside Wake Forest town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $133,743 to $133,743.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Wake Forest, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 49 carrier routes reaching 35,981 residential and 1,558 business mailboxes.
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