Bear Creek

Census-designated place in Onslow County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Bear Creek, North Carolina
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Bear Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Onslow County, North Carolina. The nearest town is Swansboro, 3.2 miles NE.

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Bear Creek at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyOnslow County
TypeCensus-designated place
Land area6.14 sq mi (15.9 km²)
Water area0.92 sq mi (2.37 km²)
Coordinates34.6559° N, 77.1750° W
ZIP code28539
Census code (GEOID)3704120

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Bear Creek

What county is Bear Creek in?

Bear Creek is in Onslow County, North Carolina.

What is the ZIP code of Bear Creek, NC?

The ZIP code of Bear Creek is 28539.

What towns are near Bear Creek?

Swansboro (3.2 mi), Hubert (3.5 mi), Cedar Point (5.7 mi), Cape Carteret (7.0 mi), Peletier (7.7 mi).

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