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Zip Code 27587 — Wake Forest, NC

27587 is a ZIP Code associated with Wake Forest, NC, located within Wake. The postal region supports an estimated population of 82,886 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 304.5 people per square mile.

WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data Metric	Local Statistic
Postal / Zip Code	27587
Primary City	Wake Forest
State / Province	NC
County	Wake
Total Population	82,886
Median Household Income	Data Pending
Total Housing Units	Data Pending
Population Density	304.5 people/sq mi
Timezone	America/New_York

How 27587 Compares

Metric	ZIP 27587	Wake County	NC State Average
Population	82,886	1,166,601	10,730,463
Median Income	Data Pending	N/A	N/A
Population Density	304.5 /sq mi	--	--

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	City	Distance	Population	Median Income
Zip 27614	Raleigh	4.6 mi	34,226	N/A
Zip 27596	Youngsville	6.2 mi	22,232	N/A
Zip 27571	Rolesville	6.3 mi	9,095	N/A
Zip 27615	Raleigh	7.5 mi	46,019	N/A
Zip 27616	Raleigh	7.9 mi	63,520	N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →