27591 ZIP Code
Wendell, North carolina
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 27591 |
| City/Town: | Wendell |
| County: | Wake |
| State: | North carolina |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,877 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,360 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,370 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,391 |
| Median Home Value: | $260,500 |
| Land Area: | 66.6 sq miles
172.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.7842, -78.3890 |
Population Information (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,877 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,993 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,884 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,975 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,478 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,885 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,590 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,439 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,073 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,577 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,693 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,895 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,325 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,507 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 767 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 673 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $260,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,076 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,391 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,844 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 547 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,883 | 77.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,961 | 22.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,510 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 920 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,064 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,981 | 28.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,449 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,761 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,510 | 20.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,825 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (27591 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,360 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,279 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,676 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,370 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,030 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,724 | 97.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 294 | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,065 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,758 | 78.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,139 | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 827 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,836 | 53.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,212 | 24.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 394 | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 124 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,175 | 12.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,136 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,708 | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,273 | 24.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,472 | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,020 | 3.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 151 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,630 | 6.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (27591 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 134 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 223 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 452 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 396 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,392 | 15.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,640 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,176 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,934 | 21.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 992 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 505 | 5.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (27591 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,920 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 881 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 40 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 119 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,424 | 17.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (27591 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 153 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,492 | 10.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,322 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 292 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,647 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 534 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 356 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 814 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,590 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,210 | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,446 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 806 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,062 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 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 (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,709 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,400 | 67.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,806 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,139 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (27591 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,327 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,786 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,022 | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 625 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 112 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 769 | 8.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (27591 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,604 | 81.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 59 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 296 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 11 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 193 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,188 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (27591 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 272 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,027 | 21.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,535 | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,132 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,479 | 15.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,142 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 542 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 526 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 208 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 528 | 5.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (27591 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 289 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,467 | 15.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,659 | 60.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,610 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 316 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (27591 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,404 | 15.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,042 | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,257 | 70.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 67 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (27591 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 392 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,088 | 23.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,265 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,099 | 35.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (27591 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 486 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 430 | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 724 | 10.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 784 | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,651 | 24.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,243 | 32.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 477 | 6.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 88 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (27591 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,625 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $495 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,076 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.04 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,844 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,155 | 58.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,262 | 25.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,056 | 11.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,007 | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,123 | 35.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,628 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (27591 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,925 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,822 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,931 | 59.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 263 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 769 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,445 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (27591 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,638 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 408 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 49 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,482 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,637 | 29.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,062 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,549 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,718 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,848 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,998 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 354 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,015 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,629 | 40.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (27591 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,215 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,227 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,126 | 65.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,042 | 32.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 426 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 59 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (27591 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,904 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 260 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,973 | 1143.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,973 | 1143.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,973 | 1143.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 252 | 96.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 57 | 21.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,437 | 937.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 55 | 21.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (27591 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,902 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,201 | 80.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,701 | 19.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,014 | 16.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 461 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 167 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 59 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (27591 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,844 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,077 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Wendell, NC27591