| Zachary's | community in S Transylvania County near Rosman. |
| Zacho | community in SE Granville County served by post office, 1892-1903. |
| Zacks Fork Creek | rises in NE Caldwell County and flows SW approx. 10 mi. into Lower Creek. |
| Zade Knob | N Madison County between Bull Creek Gap and Arington Branch. |
| Zara | community in SE Bladen County served by post office, 1901-20. |
| Zeb | community in E Rowan County served by post office, 1884-1903. Named for Zebulon B. Vance, Civil War governor and later U.S. senator. |
| Zebra | community in N Wilkes County near East Prong Roaring River. |
| Zebulon | town in E Wake County. Inc. 1907. Named for Zebulon B. Vance (1830-94), governor of North Carolina and U.S. senator. Produces apparel and lumber products. Alt. 323. |
| Zeke Island | sandy island in the Cape Fear River opposite Snow Marsh in SE Brunswick County. |
| Zephyr | community in W Surry County between Mitchell River and Little Creek. Served by post office, 1900-1909. |