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Bailey, NC
Town in Nash County, North Carolina.
Population
422
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
0
Bailey and its ZIP codes
Bailey at a glance
- Bailey is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Bailey, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nash County. PPP loans are for Bailey.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,481
40,231 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $7,574 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bailey, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
474
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
525
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bailey, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Bailey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SimsTown | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MiddlesexTown | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| ZebulonTown | 9.6 mi | 6.6 |
| WilsonCity | 11 mi | 31.6 |
| LucamaTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Spring HopeTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| KenlyTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MomeyerTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.5 |
| Black CreekTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| WendellTown | 14 mi | 9.4 |
| BunnTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Elm CityTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| NashvilleTown | 15 mi | 4.7 |
| MicroTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Archer LodgeTown | 16 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bailey, NC in?
- Bailey is in Nash County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Bailey, NC?
- About 422 people live in Bailey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bailey?
- Nearby places include Sims (3.3 mi), Middlesex (4.9 mi), Zebulon (9.6 mi), Wilson (11 mi), Lucama (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023