Rolesville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina

Rolesville is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with 9,475 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 443 ft (135 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wake Forest, 4.3 miles NW.
- 9,475residents (2020 Census)
- 443 ftelevation · 135 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.7 km²
- 1,311 / sq mipopulation density
- 27571ZIP code
About Rolesville
Rolesville is a town in northeastern Wake County, North Carolina, United States, a suburb of the capital city of Raleigh. It is the second oldest town in Wake County. The population was 9,475 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Rolesville
- Median household income
- $149,565
- Median home value
- $535,000
- Median rent
- $1,085/mo
- Median age
- 40.6
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Rolesville had 9,475 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,475 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,311 per sq mi (506 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rolesville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,475 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.23 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9158° N, 78.4631° W |
| ZIP code | 27571 |
| Official website | rolesvillenc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3757640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rolesville
- Wake Forest4.3 mi NW
- Youngsville8.3 mi N
- Knightdale8.9 mi S
- Wendell10.1 mi SE
- Zebulon10.2 mi SE
- Raleigh11.5 mi SW
- Bunn12.1 mi E
- Franklinton12.9 mi N
- Louisburg15.5 mi NE
- Lake Royale15.8 mi E
- Archer Lodge16.9 mi S
- Middlesex17.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rolesville
What county is Rolesville in?
Rolesville is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rolesville, NC?
9,475 people lived in Rolesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rolesville, NC?
The ZIP code of Rolesville is 27571.
What is the elevation of Rolesville?
443 feet (135 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rolesville?
Wake Forest (4.3 mi), Youngsville (8.3 mi), Knightdale (8.9 mi), Wendell (10.1 mi), Zebulon (10.2 mi).
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