Bald Head Island
Village in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Bald Head Island is a village in Brunswick County, North Carolina, with 268 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Caswell Beach, 4.8 miles NW.
- 268residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.0 km²
- 69 / sq mipopulation density
- 28465ZIP code
About Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island, historically known as Smith Island, is a village located on the east side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Compared to the nearby city of Wilmington to the north, the village of Bald Head Island is small and somewhat remote. Despite its name, Bald Head Island is not an island. The historical Corncake Inlet that separated it from Kure Beach, filled in after Hurricane Floyd in 1999, and has remained closed ever since. It is accessible by ferry from the nearby town of Southport and by four-wheel drive vehicle along the beach strand from Fort Fisher to the north. Only government officials are allowed to drive the beach strand route. There are few cars on the island; instead, residents drive modified electric golf carts. Bald Head Island is nationally recognized for its sea turtle nesting activity.
The population of the village was 268 at the 2020 census. The village is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area.
The village is revered for its picturesque nature and is a popular location for vacationing. It was the primary filming location for the film Weekend at Bernie's in 1989 as well as a major location in The Butcher's Wife in 1991. "Old Baldy", its out-of-service lighthouse built in 1817, is the oldest still standing in the state.
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Living in Bald Head Island
- Median household income
- $209,219
- Median home value
- $1,367,200
- Median age
- 67.8
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Bald Head Island had 268 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 268 |
|---|---|
| Density | 69 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bald Head Island at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 268 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.88 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.37 sq mi (3.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8662° N, 77.9806° W |
| ZIP code | 28465 |
| Official website | villagebhi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3703150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bald Head Island
- Caswell Beach4.8 mi NW
- Southport4.9 mi N
- Oak Island8.6 mi NW
- St. James8.7 mi NW
- Kure Beach10.1 mi NE
- Carolina Beach13.0 mi N
- Boiling Spring Lakes13.5 mi NW
- Sea Breeze14.7 mi N
- Varnamtown15.5 mi W
- Bolivia17.0 mi NW
- Myrtle Grove18.7 mi N
- Silver Lake19.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bald Head Island
What county is Bald Head Island in?
Bald Head Island is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bald Head Island, NC?
268 people lived in Bald Head Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bald Head Island, NC?
The ZIP code of Bald Head Island is 28465.
What is the elevation of Bald Head Island?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bald Head Island?
Caswell Beach (4.8 mi), Southport (4.9 mi), Oak Island (8.6 mi), St. James (8.7 mi), Kure Beach (10.1 mi).
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