PlainZIP

Wendell, NC · standard

ZIP Code 27591

Wake County, North Carolina - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,589
114/sq mi
$85,224
Median income
$312,400
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wendell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 27591 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 27591 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wendell, Wake County, North Carolina, home to 19,589 residents across 171.8 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 27591 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,224 (23% above the North Carolina average), while per-capita income is $38,798. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $312,400 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $1,341 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Wake County, letting you compare 27591 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 27591

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wendell, NC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 27591.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 27591, Wendell, NC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,589

Population

171.8

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 27591?

40.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 23.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$85,224

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$38,798

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

30.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 27591 ranks nationally

Wendell, NC household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,224 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,169

Total Housing Units

10,751

Occupied Units

418

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$312,400

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,341

Median Rent

1999

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 27591 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 160
2021 +15.5% 184
2022 +28.1% 236
2023 +6.0% 250
2024 +3.6% 259

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 454 business establishments in ZIP 27591, employing approximately 4,172 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,319,000.

454

Businesses

4,172

Employees

$252.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 100 22.0%
Retail trade 54 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 45 9.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 43 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 31 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 26 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 22 4.8%
Wholesale trade 20 4.4%
Manufacturing 18 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.5%
Finance and insurance 14 3.1%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Information 4 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 27591 vs 27545 →

ZIP 27591 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 27591 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 27591 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 27591 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
27545 Knightdale, NC 23,006 5.1 mi
27527 Clayton, NC 18,216 8.8 mi
27597 Zebulon, NC 22,181 6.2 mi
27571 Rolesville, NC 3,893 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wake County

27610 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 65,648
27587 standard
Wake Forest, NC
Pop: 53,078
27603 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 47,033
27606 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 43,210
27613 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 42,690
27616 standard
Raleigh, NC
Pop: 42,294

Related Areas

Wake County Wendell, NC North Carolina

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 27591 in? ▼
ZIP code 27591 (Wendell) is located in Wake County, North Carolina. Wake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wake-nc.
What is the population of ZIP code 27591? ▼
ZIP code 27591 in Wendell, NC has a population of 19,589 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 27591? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 27591 is $85,224, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 27591? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 27591 is $312,400, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 27591? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 27591 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 27591? ▼
ZIP code 27591 has 454 business establishments employing approximately 4,172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 27591? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 27591 are: Construction (100), Retail trade (54), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 27591? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 27591 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 27591? ▼
In ZIP code 27591, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 27591? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 27591 is 30.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 27591? ▼
In ZIP code 27591, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 27591? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 27591 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.