Wendell
Town in Wake County, North Carolina
Wendell is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, with 9,793 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Zebulon, 5.3 miles NE.
- 9,793residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 981 / sq mipopulation density
- 27591ZIP code
About Wendell
Wendell ( wen-DEL) is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. It is a satellite town of Raleigh, the state capital. The population was 9,793 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 19,687 in 2025.
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Living in Wendell
- Median household income
- $95,787
- Median home value
- $330,500
- Median rent
- $1,457/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Wendell had 9,793 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,793 |
|---|---|
| Density | 981 per sq mi (379 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wendell at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wake County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 9,793 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.98 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7833° N, 78.3887° W |
| ZIP code | 27591 |
| Official website | townofwendell.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3771860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wendell
- Zebulon5.3 mi NE
- Knightdale6.0 mi W
- Archer Lodge7.0 mi S
- Clayton9.2 mi S
- Rolesville10.1 mi NW
- Middlesex10.7 mi E
- Wilson's Mills13.7 mi S
- Garner14.2 mi SW
- Wake Forest14.2 mi NW
- Bunn14.3 mi NE
- Raleigh14.4 mi W
- Bailey15.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wendell
What county is Wendell in?
Wendell is in Wake County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Wendell, NC?
9,793 people lived in Wendell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wendell, NC?
The ZIP code of Wendell is 27591.
What is the elevation of Wendell?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wendell?
Zebulon (5.3 mi), Knightdale (6.0 mi), Archer Lodge (7.0 mi), Clayton (9.2 mi), Rolesville (10.1 mi).
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