Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 54,337 in 2023. It sits at 35.9644, -78.5133 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Wake Forest |
| Type | town |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wake County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 54,337 |
| Land area | 19.64 sq mi (50.86 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.9644, -78.5133 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 27587, 27588 |
This place also extends into Franklin County.
ZIP codes and area codes for Wake Forest
Wake Forest covers 2 ZIP codes: 27587, 27588. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Wake Forest?
Wake Forest is located in North Carolina, in Wake County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Rolesville 6 km · NCYoungsville 7 km · NCFranklinton 16 km · NCRaleigh 19 km · NCKnightdale 19 km · NCCreedmoor 23 km · NCZebulon 23 km · NCBunn 24 km · NC
Other places in Wake County
Raleigh 482,295Cary 180,010Apex 72,225Holly Springs 46,271Fuquay-Varina 43,817Garner 35,265Morrisville 31,703Knightdale 20,275Wendell 14,400Rolesville 11,297
Frequently asked questions
What county is Wake Forest, NC in?
Wake Forest is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Wake Forest, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 54,337.
What time zone is Wake Forest in?
Wake Forest is in the America/New_York time zone.