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Dunn, NC
City in Harnett County, North Carolina.
Population
8,559
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,209
ZIP codes
0
Dunn and its ZIP codes
Dunn at a glance
- Dunn is about 5.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 112th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $46,830, 35% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 (33% below North Carolina) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for Dunn, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunn, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,830
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (680), Mexican Americans (466), German Americans (266).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harnett County. PPP loans are for Dunn.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,532
29,633 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$918M
FY 2026, $6,871 per person
How people get to work
Dunn, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunn, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
341
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunn, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Dunn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErwinTown | 4 mi | 4.3 |
| Plain ViewCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 16.7 |
| BensonTown | 6.2 mi | 3 |
| CoatsTown | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| GodwinTown | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| FalconTown | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| LindenTown | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| BunnlevelCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Buies CreekCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.8 |
| WadeTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| LillingtonTown | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| Four OaksTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| AngierTown | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| Newton GroveTown | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunn, NC in?
- Dunn is in Harnett County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Dunn, NC?
- About 8,559 people live in Dunn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunn?
- Nearby places include Erwin (4 mi), Plain View (5.4 mi), Benson (6.2 mi), Coats (7.4 mi), Godwin (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023