ZIP Code 27588: Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest in Wake County, North Carolina uses ZIP code 27588. 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 has 2 ZIP codes in our directory, and Wake County has 64.
North Carolina has 1,115 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 27596 in Youngsville, about 2.5 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 27588 |
|---|---|
| Place | Wake Forest |
| County | Wake County |
| State | North Carolina |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 35.9731 |
| Longitude | -78.4508 |
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Map of ZIP Code 27588
Map centred on 35.9731, -78.4508. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Wake Forest, North Carolina
Video: Wake Forest, North Carolina
Downtown Wake Forest | NC Weekend | UNC-TV — by North Carolina Weekend on PBS NC · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 27588
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 27588, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 27588, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Youngsville – 2.5 mi north
- Rolesville – 4.1 mi south
- Franklinton – 8.5 mi north
- Bunn – 11 mi east
- Louisburg – 12 mi northeast
- Zebulon – 12 mi southeast
- Wendell – 13 mi south
- Knightdale – 14 mi south
- Raleigh – 15 mi southwest
- Creedmoor – 16 mi northwest
- Kittrell – 16 mi north
- Spring Hope – 19 mi east
Schools Near Wake Forest
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 27588 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Wake Forest, Wake County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Youngsville, Rolesville and Raleigh widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Wake Forest are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 27588.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Wake Forest can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Youngsville, Rolesville and Raleigh.
Shopping and Dining in Wake Forest
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Wake Forest are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening 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.
For local history, try the archives of Wake County 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 in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline 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 location and may show neighbouring areas.
Data for ZIP code 27588 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).