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Morrisville, NC
Town in Wake County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27560.
Population
31,422
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,425
ZIP codes
1
Morrisville and its ZIP codes
Morrisville at a glance
- Morrisville is about 16 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $125,396 a year, 73% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $518,800 (80% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,858 a month.
Local data for Morrisville, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morrisville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$125,396
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$518,800
Median rent
$1,858/mo
Homeownership
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher
72.7%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (10,730), German Americans (2,185), Irish Americans (2,081).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wake County. PPP loans are for Morrisville.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,099
665,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.8B
FY 2026, $8,702 per person
PPP loans
$179M
1,221 loans, 17,279 jobs reported
How people get to work
Morrisville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.0%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home39.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morrisville, 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
91° / 32°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Morrisville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.7%
U.S. 33.3% -11.6 pts
Diabetes
6.9%
U.S. 12.1% -5.2 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Morrisville
1 in or overlapping Morrisville. Population shown
Cities near Morrisville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaryTown | 6.1 mi | 61 |
| ApexTown | 9.6 mi | 26.9 |
| RaleighCity | 10 mi | 150.9 |
| Carolina MeadowsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DurhamCity | 11 mi | 118.8 |
| Governors VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Governors ClubCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| Holly SpringsTown | 13 mi | 19.4 |
| Chapel HillTown | 13 mi | 21.7 |
| GormanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| GarnerTown | 16 mi | 19.7 |
| CarrboroTown | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| Briar ChapelCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Fuquay-VarinaTown | 17 mi | 19.4 |
| KnightdaleTown | 19 mi | 9.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morrisville, NC in?
- Morrisville is in Wake County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Morrisville, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Morrisville include 27560.
- What is the population of Morrisville, NC?
- About 31,422 people live in Morrisville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morrisville?
- Nearby places include Cary (6.1 mi), Apex (9.6 mi), Raleigh (10 mi), Carolina Meadows (11 mi), Durham (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023