ZIP Code 27588: Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest, NC uses ZIP code 27588, which falls within Wake County, North Carolina. Its reference point is at latitude 35.9731 and longitude -78.4508 (35°58'23.2"N 78°27'02.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 27588
Wake Forest, NC has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 27588, they include 27587.
Across Wake County there are 64 ZIP codes listed, and North Carolina has 1,115 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27596 in Youngsville, NC, about 2.5 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 27588 |
|---|---|
| City | Wake Forest |
| County | Wake County |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Latitude | 35.9731 |
| Longitude | -78.4508 |
| DMS | 35°58'23.2"N 78°27'02.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 27596 (Youngsville, 2.5 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Wake Forest, NC · All North Carolina ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 27588
Map centered on 35.9731, -78.4508. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Wake Forest, NC
Video: Wake Forest, NC
Downtown Wake Forest | NC Weekend | UNC-TV — by North Carolina Weekend on PBS NC · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 27588
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27588, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 27588, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Youngsville, NC (2.5 mi north), Rolesville, NC (4.1 mi south) and Raleigh, NC (6.6 mi south). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Youngsville, NC – 2.5 mi north
- Rolesville, NC – 4.1 mi south
- Raleigh, NC – 6.6 mi south
- Franklinton, NC – 8.5 mi north
- Bunn, NC – 11 mi east
- Louisburg, NC – 12 mi northeast
- Zebulon, NC – 12 mi southeast
- Wendell, NC – 13 mi south
Schools Near Wake Forest, NC
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 27588 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Wake Forest and Wake County.
Searching nearby communities such as Youngsville and Rolesville can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 27588.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Wake Forest, NC are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27588.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Wake Forest, NC can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 27588 may also use facilities in nearby Youngsville, Rolesville and Raleigh.
Shopping and Dining in Wake Forest
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 27588 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Wake Forest, North Carolina can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 27588.
To research local history, try searching for Wake County records and archives along with the name Wake Forest.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 27588, Youngsville lies about 2.5 mi to the north, Rolesville lies about 4.1 mi to the south, Raleigh lies about 6.6 mi to the south, Franklinton lies about 8.5 mi to the north and Bunn lies about 11 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Wake Forest show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 27588
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Cherry blue switch”): Jesus Rodriguez, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Wake Forest College Birthplace (8634530805)”): Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Downtown Wake Forest | NC Weekend | UNC-TV” by North Carolina Weekend on PBS NC, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.
Data for ZIP code 27588 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.