Altamahaw
Census-designated place in Alamance County, North Carolina

Altamahaw is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alamance County, North Carolina, with 334 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ossipee, 2.0 miles S.
- 334residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 246 / sq mipopulation density
- 27202ZIP code
About Altamahaw
Altamahaw is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Altamahaw had a population of 334. The community was listed as Altamahaw-Ossipee at the 2000 census. The town of Ossipee incorporated in 2002 and the remainder of the territory was reassigned as the Altamahaw CDP.
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Living in Altamahaw
- Median household income
- $57,120
- Median home value
- $310,300
- Median age
- 39.2
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Altamahaw had 334 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 334 |
|---|---|
| Density | 246 per sq mi (95 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altamahaw at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alamance County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 334 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1939° N, 79.5066° W |
| ZIP code | 27202 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3701140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altamahaw
- Ossipee2.0 mi S
- Glen Raven5.3 mi SE
- Elon6.3 mi S
- Gibsonville6.7 mi S
- Burlington8.4 mi S
- Whitsett8.5 mi SW
- Sedalia10.2 mi SW
- Green Level10.3 mi SE
- McLeansville10.4 mi SW
- Haw River10.9 mi SE
- Alamance11.5 mi S
- Graham11.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Altamahaw
What county is Altamahaw in?
Altamahaw is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Altamahaw, NC?
334 people lived in Altamahaw at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altamahaw, NC?
The ZIP code of Altamahaw is 27202.
What is the elevation of Altamahaw?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altamahaw?
Ossipee (2.0 mi), Glen Raven (5.3 mi), Elon (6.3 mi), Gibsonville (6.7 mi), Burlington (8.4 mi).
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