Atkinson
Town in Pender County, North Carolina

Atkinson is a town in Pender County, North Carolina, with 296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ivanhoe, 6.1 miles NW.
- 296residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 299 / sq mipopulation density
- 28421ZIP code
About Atkinson
Atkinson is a town in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Atkinson had a population of 296. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was incorporated in 1909.
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Living in Atkinson
- Median household income
- $59,886
- Median home value
- $155,100
- Median rent
- $1,500/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Atkinson had 296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 299 per sq mi (115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Atkinson at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pender County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 296 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.99 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5275° N, 78.1697° W |
| ZIP code | 28421 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3702460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Atkinson
- Ivanhoe6.1 mi NW
- Kelly9.2 mi SW
- Long Creek10.8 mi SE
- Riegelwood13.3 mi S
- East Arcadia13.3 mi SW
- Sandyfield13.4 mi SW
- Harrells14.0 mi N
- Burgaw14.1 mi E
- St. Helena14.4 mi E
- Watha14.4 mi NE
- Northwest14.6 mi S
- Delco14.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Atkinson
What county is Atkinson in?
Atkinson is in Pender County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Atkinson, NC?
296 people lived in Atkinson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Atkinson, NC?
The ZIP code of Atkinson is 28421.
What is the elevation of Atkinson?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Atkinson?
Ivanhoe (6.1 mi), Kelly (9.2 mi), Long Creek (10.8 mi), Riegelwood (13.3 mi), East Arcadia (13.3 mi).
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