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Wesley Chapel, NC

Village in Union County, North Carolina.

Population

9,090

Land area

9.7sq mi

People per sq mi

935

ZIP codes

0

Wesley Chapel and its ZIP codes

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Wesley Chapel at a glance

  • Wesley Chapel is about 4.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • It is the 105th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
  • Households here earn a median of $132,188 a year, 83% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $535,500 (85% above North Carolina) and median rent is $3,191 a month.

Local data for Wesley Chapel, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wesley Chapel, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$132,188

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$535,500

Median rent

$3,191/mo

Homeownership

98.1%

Bachelor's or higher

47.7%

Median age

41.7

Average commute

31.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,027), German Americans (900), Mexican Americans (573).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Wesley Chapel.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,474

78,177 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$76,528

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.26B

FY 2026, $5,275 per person

Union County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone64.1%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home25.8%

Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wesley Chapel, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

538

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

354

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 32°F

37.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Wesley Chapel, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.9%

U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

10.6%

U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.6%

U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts

Cities near Wesley Chapel

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WeddingtonTown3.8 mi17.5
Mineral SpringsTown4.1 mi8.2
MonroeCity5 mi32.2
Indian TrailTown5.1 mi22.8
WaxhawTown5.9 mi12.2
Lake ParkVillage6.2 mi0.7
StallingsTown7.5 mi8.4
Hemby BridgeTown8 mi2.3
MarvinVillage8.2 mi6
MatthewsTown8.7 mi17.1
UnionvilleTown9.8 mi29.2
JAARSCensus-designated place10 mi0.9
Mint HillTown12 mi24.6
WingateTown13 mi2.6
PinevilleTown13 mi6.6
FairviewTown14 mi30

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wesley Chapel, NC in?
Wesley Chapel is in Union County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Wesley Chapel, NC?
About 9,090 people live in Wesley Chapel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wesley Chapel?
Nearby places include Weddington (3.8 mi), Mineral Springs (4.1 mi), Monroe (5 mi), Indian Trail (5.1 mi), Waxhaw (5.9 mi).

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