ZIP Code · NC

ZIP 27591

Part of Wendell, NC

Pop. 29,838·Wake County·70th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina

Median rent (all units)

$1,797/mo

Year-over-Year

-2.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$135

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 27591 · $1,797

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,300

1 BR

$1,360

2 BR

$1,490

3 BR

$1,870

4 BR+

$2,500

Research median

$1,490/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of North Carolina

Rent in ZIP 27591 changed -2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($85,224) is $2,131 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,870); a 4-bedroom is $2,500.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 27591. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,564/yr

At $1,797/mo median

Location

CityWendell

StateNC

CountyWake County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-2.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 27591 (Wendell, NC) is majority owner-occupied, 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,838

Median income

$85,224

Median age

40.1

Renters

20%

Age distribution

22.8%

20.5%

27.4%

12.8%

16.6%

Under 1822.8%

18–3420.5%

35–5427.4%

55–6412.8%

65+16.6%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

50.4%

23%

26%

White50.4%

Black23%

Hispanic26%

Asian1.1%

Education (25+)

29.3%

30%

No HS diploma11.3%

HS diploma29.3%

Some college29.3%

Bachelor's+30%

Housing tenure

80%

20%

Owner80%

Renter20%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 27591 in Wendell, NC has changed in 5 years

Income

$71,385 → $85,224

up 19.4%

Population

23,856 → 29,838

up 25.1%

Renter share

25.2% → 20%

-5.2 pts

Bachelor's+

27.5% → 30%

+2.5 pts

Median age

39.1 → 40.1

+1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 27591 in Wendell, NC now reports about $85,224, up from $71,385 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 27591 in Wendell, NC adding about 5,982 residents over the five-year window, up 25.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.2% to 20%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.5% to 30% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 27591 covers Wendell, NC. The median rent here is $1,797/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($85,224/yr), ZIP 27591 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 27591?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,797/mo in ZIP 27591. The local median household income is $85,224/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27591?

Rent in ZIP 27591 has fallen 2.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 27591 compare to other ZIPs in North Carolina?

ZIP 27591 is one of the pricier among North Carolina ZIP codes for rent, ranking #70 of 230 at $1,797/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 27591 changed -2.1%, against a typical +2.6% across the 190 North Carolina ZIP codes Zillow tracks.