Garner
Town in Wake County, North Carolina

Garner is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with 31,159 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Knightdale, 9.6 miles NE.
- 31,159residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 21.9 sq miland area · 56.6 km²
- 1,425 / sq mipopulation density
- 27603ZIP code
About Garner
Garner is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 31,159 as of the 2020 census. A suburb of Raleigh, the city limits are entirely within Wake County, though portions of unincorporated Wake County, as well as the Cleveland community in northern Johnston County, have Garner mailing addresses. It is part of the Research Triangle region of North Carolina and serves as a bedroom community for the region.
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Living in Garner
- Median household income
- $78,756
- Median home value
- $355,000
- Median rent
- $1,549/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Garner had 31,159 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 31,159 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,425 per sq mi (550 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Garner at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 31,159 (2020) |
| Land area | 21.87 sq mi (56.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6895° N, 78.6146° W |
| ZIP code | 27603 |
| Official website | garnernc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3725480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Garner
- Knightdale9.6 mi NE
- Clayton9.7 mi E
- Raleigh9.9 mi N
- Fuquay-Varina10.3 mi SW
- Holly Springs13.1 mi W
- Cary13.4 mi NW
- Archer Lodge13.7 mi E
- Angier14.1 mi SW
- Wendell14.2 mi NE
- Apex15.1 mi W
- Wilson's Mills15.8 mi SE
- Morrisville16.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Garner
What county is Garner in?
Garner is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Garner, NC?
31,159 people lived in Garner at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Garner, NC?
The ZIP code of Garner is 27603.
What is the elevation of Garner?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Garner?
Knightdale (9.6 mi), Clayton (9.7 mi), Raleigh (9.9 mi), Fuquay-Varina (10.3 mi), Holly Springs (13.1 mi).
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