County ProfileNC
Wake County
Population: 1,129,410 · 63 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
1,129,410
People
Median age
37.3
Housing
Total households
460,175
Income
Median household income
$105,768
Housing
Total housing units
496,047
Employment
Employment rate
66.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
57.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
92.5%
County details
Local time 02:49:09(ET)| Name | Wake |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 63total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 33 Standard20 PO Box10 Unique |
| Area code | 919, 984 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.7898464, -78.650624 |
| Land area | 834.8 sq miles(2,162.1 km²) |
Map of Wake county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Wake County
Compare the largest cities in Wake County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 467,665 | $85,395 | 43ZIPs |
| Cary | 174,721 | $134,905 | 5ZIPs |
| Apex | 58,780 | $144,135 | 3ZIPs |
| Wake Forest | 47,601 | $123,802 | 2ZIPs |
| Holly Springs | 41,239 | $135,578 | 1ZIPs |
| Fuquay Varina | 34,152 | $115,497 | 1ZIPs |
| Garner | 31,159 | $78,756 | 1ZIPs |
| Morrisville | 29,630 | $125,396 | 1ZIPs |
| Knightdale | 19,435 | $103,220 | 1ZIPs |
| Willow Spring | 18,115 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Wendell | 9,793 | $95,787 | 1ZIPs |
| Rolesville | 9,475 | $149,565 | 1ZIPs |
| Zebulon | 6,903 | $79,112 | 1ZIPs |
| New Hill | 3,800 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Wake County
Review the most populated postal areas across Wake County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27587 | Wake Forest | $133,743 | 76,647 |
| 27610 | Raleigh | $67,932 | 75,164 |
| 27519 | Cary | $165,586 | 65,923 |
| 27616 | Raleigh | $83,565 | 56,941 |
| 27526 | Fuquay Varina | $110,017 | 56,089 |
| 27603 | Raleigh | $90,484 | 54,616 |
| 27529 | Garner | $85,716 | 54,250 |
| 27606 | Raleigh | $78,371 | 48,343 |
| 27613 | Raleigh | $123,966 | 46,969 |
| 27513 | Cary | $121,989 | 46,526 |
| 27604 | Raleigh | $70,375 | 46,076 |
| 27502 | Apex | $143,922 | 45,725 |
| 27540 | Holly Springs | $128,989 | 44,302 |
| 27615 | Raleigh | $112,754 | 43,010 |
| 27612 | Raleigh | $95,988 | 39,576 |
| 27560 | Morrisville | $118,417 | 38,959 |
| 27609 | Raleigh | $83,065 | 36,218 |
| 27614 | Raleigh | $128,834 | 35,415 |
| 27511 | Cary | $107,860 | 32,786 |
| 27545 | Knightdale | $91,527 | 32,567 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS