Fuquay-Varina
Town in Wake County, North Carolina
Fuquay-Varina is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with 34,152 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 325 ft (99 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holly Springs, 5.1 miles NW.
- 34,152residents (2020 Census)
- 325 ftelevation · 99 m
- 20.1 sq miland area · 52.0 km²
- 1,702 / sq mipopulation density
- 27539ZIP code
About Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina ( FYOO-kway vuh-REE-nuh) is a town in southern Wake County, North Carolina, United States, lying south of Holly Springs and southwest of Garner. The population was 34,152 at the 2020 census, and estimated at 48,536 as of July 2025. The hyphenated name attests to the town's history as two separate towns. Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963 to create the modern town. Economically, the town initially grew due to tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population growth and real estate development due to its proximity to Research Triangle Park.
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Living in Fuquay-Varina
- Median household income
- $115,497
- Median home value
- $451,500
- Median rent
- $1,720/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Fuquay-Varina had 34,152 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,152 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,702 per sq mi (657 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fuquay-Varina at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 34,152 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.07 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6087° N, 78.7698° W |
| ZIP code | 27539 |
| Official website | fuquay-varina.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3725300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fuquay-Varina
- Holly Springs5.1 mi NW
- Angier6.9 mi S
- Apex10.2 mi NW
- Garner10.3 mi NE
- Cary12.4 mi N
- Buies Creek14.0 mi S
- Lillington15.0 mi S
- Coats15.1 mi SE
- Morrisville16.2 mi N
- Mamers16.6 mi SW
- Raleigh17.0 mi NE
- Moncure17.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Fuquay-Varina
What county is Fuquay-Varina in?
Fuquay-Varina is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Fuquay-Varina, NC?
34,152 people lived in Fuquay-Varina at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fuquay-Varina, NC?
The ZIP code of Fuquay-Varina is 27539.
What is the elevation of Fuquay-Varina?
325 feet (99 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fuquay-Varina?
Holly Springs (5.1 mi), Angier (6.9 mi), Apex (10.2 mi), Garner (10.3 mi), Cary (12.4 mi).
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