27587 ZIP Code – Wake Forest, North Carolina
Located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, ZIP code 27587 is one of the most populous ZIP codes within Wake County with a population of approximately 78,666 residents. The median household income is $116,593 — well above the North Carolina average and well above the national average. The median home value of $412,100 is well above the national average, with 81.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,348 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average. An estimated 4.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 40.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 27614, 27596, 27571.
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ZIP 27587 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 27587 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $116k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $412k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,348 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 56.4% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 27614 – Raleigh
- 27596 – Youngsville
- 27571 – Rolesville
- 27615 – Raleigh
- 27616 – Raleigh
- 27613 – Raleigh
- 27525 – Franklinton
- 27609 – Raleigh
- 27604 – Raleigh
- 27522 – Creedmoor
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27614 | RALEIGH | 33,609 | $125,727 |
| 27596 | YOUNGSVILLE | 18,806 | $91,735 |
| 27571 | ROLESVILLE | 8,492 | $122,464 |
| 27615 | RALEIGH | 46,182 | $102,643 |
| 27616 | RALEIGH | 57,599 | $77,566 |