New Resident Information

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Welcome to Wendell! We're glad you've decided to sit a spell with us. Opportunities abound in the Town of Wendell, one of the best-kept secrets in the Carolinas. Bordering the bustling Interstate 87/US 64 corridor just a few minutes from downtown Raleigh, the town shares the Triangle region's vision of sustainable economic development and the region's wide range of advantages for prospective businesses and homeowners, yet continues to radiate small-town charm.

Wendell is benefiting from its regional partnerships while preserving its unique community character. Businesses seeking to relocate in or adjacent to Wendell will find a wide variety of available economic incentives, as well as an accessible and expanding water and sewer infrastructure and a convenient transportation network.

For homebuyers, the town offers an attractive diversity of housing choices available to young professionals, growing families, and retirees. Wendell has actively adopted several recent planning initiatives to preserve community appeal and provide ample opportunities for responsible and managed industrial, commercial, and residential development. The town offers many community amenities, including carefully-maintained parks and recreational facilities. Wendell is a great place to take a stroll. Visitors to Wendell have the opportunity to explore an accessible, traditional downtown that is unique in the region.
Am I an in-town resident?

You may have a Wendell zip code but not be a resident by definition of living within municipal limits and paying town taxes. Zip codes do not follow town boundaries and are set by the federal government. That can be learned via the following:

1. Visit the Wake County iMAPS program. On the right-hand side of the map, click the "Layers" menu button. Under Layers, click "Planning and Development" and then click "Corporate Limits." Wendell's town limits should then appear on the map, and you can reference those limits with your property if you search your address in the search box.
2. Raleigh Water provides water and sewer services to in-town residents, and GFL provides waste collection. If neither of these services are deemed available to you, this may mean you live outside of town limits.
3. Give our Planning Department a call at (919) 365-4448 and ask to check if your address is within town limits. Our staff utilizes iMAPS frequently and is familiar with how to quickly search for this data.
4. Paying Wendell municipal property taxes on your home, or vehicle (as a renter living in town), may be a reliable place to start, but the ways above can confirm.

There are many addresses in both Wake County and Johnston County with a Wendell zip code and address. This does not mean you automatically live within town limits and are counted in census tallies as a resident. If you are ever confused or curious, please use the means above to search.

Please review the list below for services available in our community:

Type of Service (linked)

Provider Name

Phone

Electricity
Duke Energy Progress (Home)
(844) 388-7425

Electricity
Duke Energy Progress (Business)
(866) 582-6345

Water
City of Raleigh
(919) 996-3245

Natural Gas
Dominion Energy
(877) 776-2427

Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste
GFL
(919) 394-8801

Programs & Assistance
Wake County
(919) 856-7777

Community Resources
Eastern Regional Center
(919) 404-3900

Internet & Phone
AT&T
(800) 288-2020

Transportation
NCDOT
(919) 715-7000

Police Emergency Services
Wendell Police Department
(919) 365-4444

Fire Emergency Services
Wendell Fire Department
(919) 365-3635

EMS Emergency Services
Wake County EMS
(919) 856-6020

Education
Wake County Public Schools
(919) 694-0562

Education
Wake Technical Community College
(919) 866-5420

Internet & Cable TV
Spectrum
(833) 949-0036

Senior Center
Eastern Wake Senior Center
(919) 910-2790

Library
Wendell Community Library
(919) 365-2600

Public Transit
GoRaleigh
(919) 485-7433

Public Transit
GoTriangle
(919) 485-7433

Public Transit
GoWake SmartRide NE
(919) 212-7005