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Wendell, NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27591.

Population

13,064

Land area

9.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,387

ZIP codes

1

Wendell and its ZIP codes

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Wendell at a glance

  • Wendell is about 6.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 80th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • The median household income is $95,787, 32% above the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,500 (14% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,457 a month.

Local data for Wendell, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wendell, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,787

Poverty rate

3.2%

Median home value

$330,500

Median rent

$1,457/mo

Homeownership

78.2%

Bachelor's or higher

38.2%

Median age

38.0

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,719), Irish Americans (1,360), Puerto Ricans (892).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wake County. PPP loans are for Wendell.

Details

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

$9.8B

FY 2026, $8,702 per person

PPP loans

$21.4M

536 loans, 2,779 jobs reported

Wake County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Wendell, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.8%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home25.9%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wendell, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

90° / 31°F

49.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wendell, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.5%

U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts

Diabetes

9.8%

U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts

Smoking

11.8%

U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

ZIP codes in Wendell

1 in or overlapping Wendell. Population shown

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Cities near Wendell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ZebulonTown5.2 mi6.6
KnightdaleTown6.6 mi9.6
Archer LodgeTown6.8 mi9.1
MiddlesexTown9.4 mi1
ClaytonTown11 mi16.8
RolesvilleTown11 mi7
BunnTown14 mi0.6
Wilson's MillsTown14 mi6.4
BaileyTown14 mi0.7
Wake ForestTown15 mi19.9
GarnerTown15 mi19.7
RaleighCity16 mi150.9
Lake RoyaleCensus-designated place16 mi6.5
SimsTown17 mi0.2
YoungsvilleTown18 mi2.5
SelmaTown18 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wendell, NC in?
Wendell is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Wendell, NC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wendell include 27591.
What is the population of Wendell, NC?
About 13,064 people live in Wendell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wendell?
Nearby places include Zebulon (5.2 mi), Knightdale (6.6 mi), Archer Lodge (6.8 mi), Middlesex (9.4 mi), Clayton (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023