10 Most Populated ZIP Codes in North Carolina

The top ZIP code for population in North Carolina is 27587 (Wake Forest, Wake County), with a population of 81,902. Across the top 10 most populated ZIP codes in North Carolina, population ranges from 81,902 to 62,994, covering communities from Wake Forest to Charlotte.

Rank	ZIP	City	County	Population	Population
1	27587	Wake Forest	Wake County	81,902	81,902
2	28269	Charlotte	Mecklenburg County	80,396	80,396
3	27610	Raleigh	Wake County	80,173	80,173
4	28027	Concord	Cabarrus County	79,429	79,429
5	28277	Charlotte	Mecklenburg County	72,375	72,375
6	28078	Huntersville	Mecklenburg County	69,907	69,907
7	28215	Charlotte	Mecklenburg County	65,789	65,789
8	27406	Greensboro	Guilford County	63,661	63,661
9	28173	Waxhaw	Union County	63,503	63,503
10	27703	Durham	Durham County	62,994	62,994

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Rankings are derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, vintage 2019 to 2023, joined to USPS ZIP Code Tabulation Areas. We rank by population and surface the top 10 ZIP codes within North Carolina. Values reflect ZCTA-level estimates and may differ slightly from city-level figures. Compiled and reviewed by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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Reviewed by Zip Code Near Me Data Team. Last verified June 13, 2026.

10 Most Populated ZIP Codes in North Carolina

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