27587 — Wake Forest, NC
Professional Services Market Targeting Score
ZIP 27587 is a strongly owner-occupied area (81% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $134K and a median home value of $498K — earning a high Professional Services targeting score of 95/100. The high single-family detached share (77%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 27587
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Wake Forest |
| State | NC |
| Total Population | 82,886 |
| Total Households | 29,545 |
| Median Household Income | $134K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 23,944 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81% |
| Median Home Value | $498K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 77% |
| Median Resident Age | 41 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 2004 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 19% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 49% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 32% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 27587 score 95/100 for Professional Services?▾
The score of 95/100 is driven by: +4 owner-occupied 81% (x0.3); +5 29,545 households (x0.5); +11 median income $134K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Professional Services vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 27587 to my Professional Services service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Professional Services operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 27587. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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