27591 ZIP Code — Wendell, NC

Wake County, North Carolina

ZIP code 27591 is located in Wendell, North Carolina, within Wake County. It covers approximately 66.64 square miles and serves a population of 25,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 919/984.

About ZIP code 27591

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 $260,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,360. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 27591 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

25,877

population

66.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

27591 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 27591

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 27591. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wendell	Acceptable
Wendell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

27597 Zebulon (4.5 mi) 27545 Knightdale (4.8 mi) 27610 Raleigh (8.6 mi) 27527 Clayton (9.9 mi) 27604 Raleigh (10 mi) 27616 Raleigh (10 mi) 27528 Clayton (10 mi) 27571 Rolesville (10.1 mi) 27557 Middlesex (10.5 mi) 27520 Clayton (12.3 mi) 27601 Raleigh (13.7 mi) 27634 Raleigh (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	25,877
Population density	388 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	66.64 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	35.7837
Longitude	-78.3903
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	919/984

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	28.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	29.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	12.0%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

25,877

Population

388

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$79,360

Median household income

$34,530

Per capita income

$260,500

Median home value

$1,076

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

7,430

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

991

Under 5

984

742

5–9

736

946

10–14

939

798

15–19

792

722

20–24

717

1,543

25–34

1,530

1,796

35–44

1,781

1,854

45–54

1,839

951

55–59

944

665

60–64

660

1,258

65–74

1,249

385

75–84

382

338

85+

335

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,316	24.4%
18 and over	19,561	75.6%
65 and over	3,947	15.3%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.2%

Black or African American 20.3%

Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

Other race 10.4%

Two or more races 7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	13,836	45.2%
Black or African American	6,212	20.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4,708	15.4%
Other race	3,175	10.4%
Two or more races	2,136	7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	394	1.3%
Asian	124	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	28.8%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	29.3%	19.1%
Over $200k	4.0%	12.0%	6.0%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$79,360

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 32.6%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,500
Median rent / month	$1,076
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	21.6%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	15.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.1%
2 bedrooms	15.6%
3 bedrooms	60.3%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.9%
Electricity	70.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,155	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	626	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,056	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,007	22.7%
Households with children under 18	3,123	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,628	29.7%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	23.0%
Married	59.8%	50.6%
Separated	1.4%	3.7%
Widowed	2.6%	8.6%
Divorced	7.7%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	408	7.2%
Kindergarten	49	0.9%
Elementary school	2,482	44.0%
High school	1,637	29.0%
College / grad school	1,062	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Retail trade 12.0%

Professional & management 11.6%

Construction 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Public administration 7.7%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	11.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	18.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.5

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	68.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,718	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,902	92.4%
Spanish	1,903	8.0%
Other Indo-European	1,672	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	105	0.4%
Other languages	103	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,904	88.5%
Born in same state	22,644	87.5%
Born in different state	14,886	57.5%
Foreign born	260	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	2,973	11.5%
Not a US citizen	871	29.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,244	8.7%
Arab	2,093	8.1%
French	1,903	7.4%
English	56	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	50	0.2%
Polish	44	0.2%
Norwegian	20	0.1%
Dutch	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	91.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 27591

What city is ZIP code 27591 in?

ZIP code 27591 is primarily assigned to Wendell, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 27591 in?

ZIP code 27591 falls within Wake County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 27591?

ZIP code 27591 has an estimated population of 25,877 residents, with a density of 388 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 27591?

The median household income in ZIP code 27591 is $79,360, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 27591?

The median home value in ZIP code 27591 is $260,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 27591 in?

ZIP code 27591 observes the EST timezone.