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Rolesville, NC
Town in Wake County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27571.
Population
10,766
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,535
ZIP codes
1
Rolesville and its ZIP codes
Rolesville at a glance
- Rolesville is about 7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 93rd among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $149,565, about 2.1 times the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $535,000 (85% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,085 a month.
Local data for Rolesville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rolesville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$149,565
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$535,000
Median rent
$1,085/mo
Homeownership
92.5%
Bachelor's or higher
62.1%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,353), Irish Americans (1,040), Italian Americans (879).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wake County. PPP loans are for Rolesville.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,099
665,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.8B
FY 2026, $8,702 per person
PPP loans
$6.2M
183 loans, 1,117 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rolesville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.7%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home27.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rolesville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,790
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rolesville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Rolesville
1 in or overlapping Rolesville. Population shown
Cities near Rolesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake ForestTown | 3.6 mi | 19.9 |
| YoungsvilleTown | 6.5 mi | 2.5 |
| KnightdaleTown | 9.8 mi | 9.6 |
| WendellTown | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| FranklintonTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| RaleighCity | 12 mi | 150.9 |
| BunnTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ZebulonTown | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| LouisburgTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| Archer LodgeTown | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| MiddlesexTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| CreedmoorCity | 18 mi | 5.4 |
| GarnerTown | 19 mi | 19.7 |
| ClaytonTown | 20 mi | 16.8 |
| Spring HopeTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rolesville, NC in?
- Rolesville is in Wake County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Rolesville, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rolesville include 27571.
- What is the population of Rolesville, NC?
- About 10,766 people live in Rolesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rolesville?
- Nearby places include Wake Forest (3.6 mi), Youngsville (6.5 mi), Knightdale (9.8 mi), Wendell (11 mi), Franklinton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023