City

Rolesville, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥8,908Population
💰$129,340Median HH Income▲ 69% above avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$442,300Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓72.6%College Grads▲ 87% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.6%Hispanic: 6%Black: 31.5%Asian: 1.8%Other: 7.1%Race
White53.6%
Hispanic6.0%
Black31.5%
Asian1.8%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty0.9% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads72.6% ▲ 87% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.1%)
HS Graduate644 (11.7%)
Some College224 (4.1%)
Associates575 (10.5%)
Bachelors505 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree3,478 (63.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 11.7%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 63.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad11.7%
Some College4.1%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate63.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$129,340 ▲ 69% above avg
Median Home Value$442,300 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$982/mo
Total Housing Units2,975
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
81%
About Rolesville, NC

Rolesville is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,908 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Rolesville is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $129,340 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Rolesville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $442,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $982 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rolesville is highly educated. 72.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (53.61%).

Rolesville, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Rolesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27571 8,908 $129,340 $442,300 $982 4.5% 72.6% 91.3%