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ZIP 27591

Part of Wendell, NC
Pop. 29,838·Wake County·44th most expensive ZIP in North Carolina
Median rent (all units)
$1,920/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$45
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ZIP 27591 · $1,920
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,040/yr
At $1,920/mo median
Location
StateNC
CountyWake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, -2.4% 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%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
50.4%
23%
26%
White50.4%
Black23%
Hispanic26%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
29.3%
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 27591 covers Wendell, NC. The median rent here is $1,920/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($85,224/yr), ZIP 27591 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 27591?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 27591 (Wendell, NC) is $1,920. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 27591 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 27591's median rent of $1,920/mo is $45 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 27591 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in North Carolina, ranking #44 out of 227 ZIPs tracked at $1,920/mo.

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 $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,920/mo in ZIP 27591. The local median household income is $85,224/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 27591?

Rent in ZIP 27591 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 27591 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 27591 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,920/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($85,224/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 27591 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 27591 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20% of ZIP 27591 households are renters, while 80% are owner-occupied. ZIP 27591 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 27591 compare to the rest of Wendell?

ZIP 27591 is pricier than Wendell as a whole. At $1,920/mo, it's $1 above the Wendell citywide median of $1,919/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 27591 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 27591 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,920/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 27591's median household income ($85,224/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 27591 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.5%
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