Wake Forest
Town in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake Forest is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with 47,601 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rolesville, 4.3 miles SE.
- 47,601residents (2020 Census)
- 387 ftelevation · 118 m
- 20.0 sq miland area · 51.8 km²
- 2,382 / sq mipopulation density
- 27587ZIP code
About Wake Forest
Wake Forest is a town in Wake and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located almost entirely in Wake County, it lies just north of the state capital, Raleigh. At the 2020 census, the population was 47,601, up from 30,117 in 2010. It is part of the Raleigh metropolitan area. Wake Forest was the original home of Wake Forest University for 122 years before it moved to Winston-Salem in 1956.
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Living in Wake Forest
- Median household income
- $123,802
- Median home value
- $474,500
- Median rent
- $1,596/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Wake Forest had 47,601 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,601 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,382 per sq mi (920 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wake Forest at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 47,601 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.98 sq mi (51.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9637° N, 78.5117° W |
| ZIP code | 27587 |
| Official website | wakeforestnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3770540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wake Forest
- Rolesville4.3 mi SE
- Youngsville5.2 mi N
- Franklinton10.2 mi N
- Raleigh11.6 mi SW
- Knightdale12.0 mi S
- Wendell14.2 mi SE
- Zebulon14.4 mi SE
- Creedmoor14.5 mi NW
- Bunn14.5 mi E
- Louisburg15.0 mi NE
- Gorman17.4 mi W
- Butner17.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wake Forest
What county is Wake Forest in?
Wake Forest is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Wake Forest, NC?
47,601 people lived in Wake Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wake Forest, NC?
The ZIP code of Wake Forest is 27587.
What is the elevation of Wake Forest?
387 feet (118 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wake Forest?
Rolesville (4.3 mi), Youngsville (5.2 mi), Franklinton (10.2 mi), Raleigh (11.6 mi), Knightdale (12.0 mi).
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