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Garner, NC
Town in Wake County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27529.
Population
34,473
Land area
19.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,747
ZIP codes
1
Garner and its ZIP codes
Garner at a glance
- Garner is about 7.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 30th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $78,756 a year, 9% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $355,000 (23% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,549 a month.
Local data for Garner, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garner, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,756
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$355,000
Median rent
$1,549/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
46.5%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,555), Irish Americans (3,059), Mexican Americans (2,886).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wake County. PPP loans are for Garner.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,099
665,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.83B
FY 2026, $8,702 per person
How people get to work
Garner, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home24.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garner, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,525
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,790
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garner, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
ZIP codes in Garner
1 in or overlapping Garner. Population shown
Cities near Garner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaytonTown | 8.9 mi | 16.8 |
| KnightdaleTown | 10 mi | 9.6 |
| CaryTown | 10 mi | 61 |
| RaleighCity | 11 mi | 150.9 |
| Fuquay-VarinaTown | 12 mi | 19.4 |
| Holly SpringsTown | 13 mi | 19.4 |
| Archer LodgeTown | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| AngierTown | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| WendellTown | 15 mi | 9.4 |
| MorrisvilleTown | 16 mi | 9.2 |
| Wilson's MillsTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| ApexTown | 17 mi | 26.9 |
| RolesvilleTown | 19 mi | 7 |
| Four OaksTown | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| CoatsTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| SmithfieldTown | 20 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garner, NC in?
- Garner is in Wake County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Garner, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Garner include 27529.
- What is the population of Garner, NC?
- About 34,473 people live in Garner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garner?
- Nearby places include Clayton (8.9 mi), Knightdale (10 mi), Cary (10 mi), Raleigh (11 mi), Fuquay-Varina (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023