27587 ZIP Code
Wake Forest, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27587 |
| City/Town: | Wake Forest |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 78,666 |
| Median Household Income: | $116,593 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,414 |
| Total Housing Units: | 29,272 |
| Median Home Value: | $412,100 |
| Land Area: | 105.1 sq miles
272.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.9 sq miles
12.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.9808, -78.5511 |
Population Information (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 78,666 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 38,129 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 40,537 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,905 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,956 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 6,689 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 5,730 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,394 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,193 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 11,346 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 13,202 | 16.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 5,803 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,724 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,046 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,955 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 723 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $412,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,348 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 29,272 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 27,917 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,355 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 22,349 | 80.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,568 | 19.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 52,992 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 710 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,193 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,844 | 14.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,398 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 5,298 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18,095 | 34.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11,454 | 21.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27587 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $116,593 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $144,138 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,494 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,414 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 42,794 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 40,880 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,763 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,643 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 33,080 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,725 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,973 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 102 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 57,545 | 73.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,696 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,888 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 120 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,315 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,051 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,510 | 5.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,700 | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,422 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,270 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 432 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,576 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27587 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 575 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 470 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,155 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,000 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,861 | 6.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,537 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,939 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 5,700 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 4,008 | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6,672 | 23.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27587 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 27,892 | 68.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,039 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 183 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 218 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 9,882 | 24.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27587 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 171 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,018 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,551 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 764 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,848 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,698 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 684 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,983 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 8,051 | 19.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 10,215 | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,931 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,988 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,978 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 73,186 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 65,177 | 82.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,179 | 20.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,171 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27587 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 23,703 | 84.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,612 | 23.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,797 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 497 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 160 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,355 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27587 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 22,203 | 75.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,113 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 494 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 257 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 963 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 757 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,170 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,308 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27587 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 471 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 8,775 | 30.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 9,053 | 30.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,373 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,595 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,096 | 3.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 702 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 218 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 211 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 778 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27587 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 154 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,194 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,264 | 14.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,989 | 34.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 9,932 | 33.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 3,739 | 12.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27587 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,246 | 47.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,795 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,480 | 44.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 124 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 134 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 107 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27587 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 638 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,529 | 19.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 13,372 | 47.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 8,378 | 30.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27587 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 646 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 329 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 372 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 958 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,337 | 14.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 9,963 | 44.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,264 | 28.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 480 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27587 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,211 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $616 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,348 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 27,917 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 18,311 | 65.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 8,222 | 29.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,420 | 8.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,599 | 20.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 10,683 | 38.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,699 | 24.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27587 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,155 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,349 | 27.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 19,138 | 63.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 287 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,889 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,134 | 23.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27587 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 22,324 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,710 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,311 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8,905 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5,674 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,724 | 21.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 57,806 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,089 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 78,357 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,488 | 8.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 769 | 11.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,368 | 51.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,351 | 36.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27587 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 66,350 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 11,659 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,357 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,630 | 39.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,227 | 19.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 672 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27587 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 73,397 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 965 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,269 | 546.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,269 | 546.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,269 | 546.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,123 | 116.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 793 | 82.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,453 | 150.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 460 | 47.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27587 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 73,761 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 67,017 | 90.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,744 | 9.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,237 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,757 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,122 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 628 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27587 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 27,917 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 27,295 | 97.8% | 89.4% |
Wake Forest, NC27587