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Wake County
Rolesville, NC
27571
27571 ZIP Code — Rolesville, NC
Wake County, North Carolina
ZIP code 27571 is located in
Rolesville ,
North Carolina ,
within Wake County .
It covers approximately 4.87 square miles and serves a population of
8,492 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 919 .
About ZIP code 27571
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $397,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $122,464. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 27571 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
8,492
Population density
1,744 / sq mi
State FIPS
37
County FIPS
183
Geography
Land area
4.87 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
35.9200
Longitude
-78.4574
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
919
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.5%
28.8%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
19.8%
29.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
40.8%
29.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
14.9%
12.0%
6.0%
Demographics & statistics
$122,464
Median household income
$397,200
Median home value
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,731 32.2% 18 and over 5,761 67.8% 65 and over 1,092 12.9% Median age 40.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
25.1%
Group Count % White 5,189 58.3% Black or African American 2,233 25.1% Two or more races 796 8.9% Hispanic or Latino 402 4.5% Other race 238 2.7% Asian 36 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
24.5%
28.8%
44.4%
$50k – $100k
19.8%
29.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
40.8%
29.3%
19.1%
Over $200k
14.9%
12.0%
6.0%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 6.5% $25k–$35k 2.6% $35k–$50k 7.2% $50k–$75k 10.9% $75k–$100k 7.2% $100k–$150k 26.2% $150k–$200k 18.6% $200k+ 20.8% Median income $122,464
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $397,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.2% Renter occupied 9.8% Vacant 3.7% Single-family detached 86.5% Large apartment buildings 2.1% Mobile homes 0.7% Median rooms 7.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.13
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 9.4% 2010–2019 50.2% 2000–2009 25.7% 1990–1999 6.3% 1980–1989 3.0% 1970–1979 0.0% 1960–1969 1.8% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 3.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.4% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 6.9% 3 bedrooms 25.6% 4 bedrooms 41.0% 5+ bedrooms 24.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.5% 1 vehicle 20.9% 2 vehicles 49.6% 3 or more 29.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 59.8% Electricity 31.3% Propane / LP gas 6.0% Fuel oil 1.1% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,085 75.7% Cohabiting couple 46 1.7% Male householder, no spouse 134 4.9% Female householder, no spouse 488 17.7% Households with children under 18 1,459 53.0% Households with seniors (65+) 737 26.8% Average household size 3.08
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 20.0% 14.9% Married 74.9% 66.9% Separated 0.0% 1.4% Widowed 1.8% 10.4% Divorced 3.3% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
22.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.3% Bachelor's or higher 63.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 253 10.6% Kindergarten 129 5.4% Elementary school 1,463 61.3% High school 382 16.0% College / grad school 160 6.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.8%
Education & healthcare
15.6%
Finance & real estate
9.0%
Public administration
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 60.0% Service 5.8% Sales & office 23.7% Natural resources & construction 4.9% Production & transportation 5.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.4% Government 13.7% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 65.0% Carpool 3.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 29.1% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 33.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.7% Retirement income 22.2% Supplemental Security 0.3% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 1.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.3% High blood pressure 27.6% High cholesterol 28.9% Diabetes 7.3% Heart disease 4.0% Stroke 2.0% Asthma 8.2% Arthritis 17.8% Kidney disease 2.0% Pulmonary disease 4.0% Cancer 5.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.5% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 14.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.2% Depression 21.3% Fair or poor health 8.6% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 7.3% No health insurance 14.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 75.0% Cholesterol screening 91.5% Teeth loss 8.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 338 5.9%
Disability % Any disability 6.5% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 4.0% 65 and over 28.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.9% Public insurance 21.0% No insurance 4.1% Uninsured under 19 1.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,684 90.5% Spanish 186 2.4% Other Indo-European 105 1.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 57 0.7% Other languages 24 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 7,934 93.4% Born in same state 7,836 92.3% Born in different state 4,287 50.5% Foreign born 98 1.2% Naturalized citizen 558 6.6% Not a US citizen 366 65.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 951 11.2% Italian 728 8.6% Arab 219 2.6%
Ancestry Count % English 180 2.1% Polish 70 0.8% Irish 50 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.4% Internet access 98.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27571
What city is ZIP code 27571 in?
ZIP code 27571 is primarily assigned to Rolesville, North Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 27571 in?
ZIP code 27571 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.
Is ZIP code 27571 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 27571 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 27571?
63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 27571 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 27571 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27571?
The median home value in ZIP code 27571 is $397,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 27571 in?
ZIP code 27571 observes the EST timezone.
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