City

Wendell, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Wake County  ·  North Carolina

👥26,745Population
💰$76,710Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$288,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.1%Hispanic: 27.1%Black: 22.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.8%Race
White46.1%
Hispanic27.1%
Black22.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma196 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,712 (29.1%)
Some College2,105 (13%)
Associates2,176 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,562 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree5,436 (33.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 13%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 33.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate33.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,710 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$288,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,280/mo
Total Housing Units10,109
Vacant Units522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
67%
About Wendell, NC

Wendell is a city in North Carolina, located in Wake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,745 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Wendell is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,710 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wendell is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $288,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,280 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wendell is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.1%.

Wendell, NC offers residents above-average earning potential within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Wendell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27591 26,745 $76,710 $288,100 $1,280 2.7% 43.2% 76.3%