Brandywine Bay

Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Brandywine Bay, North Carolina
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Brandywine Bay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 1,153 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pine Knoll Shores, 3.0 miles S.

About Brandywine Bay

Brandywine Bay is a planned community and census-designated place (CDP) in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,153.

The community is in west-central Carteret County, bordered to the east by Morehead City. U.S. Route 70 forms the northern edge of the CDP, and North Carolina Highway 24 forms the southern edge. The two highway lead east into Morehead City; in the other direction, US-70 leads northwest 31 miles (50 km) to New Bern, while NC-24 leads west 14 miles (23 km) to Cape Carteret.

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Living in Brandywine Bay

Median household income
$105,000
Median home value
$371,500
Median rent
$2,141/mo
Median age
58.8
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Brandywine Bay, NC population

Brandywine Bay had 1,153 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,153
Density1,439 per sq mi (556 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Brandywine Bay at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyCarteret County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,153 (2020)
Land area0.80 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates34.7397° N, 76.8302° W
ZIP code28512
Census code (GEOID)3707588

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

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Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Bay

What county is Brandywine Bay in?

Brandywine Bay is in Carteret County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Brandywine Bay, NC?

1,153 people lived in Brandywine Bay at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Brandywine Bay, NC?

The ZIP code of Brandywine Bay is 28512.

What is the elevation of Brandywine Bay?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Brandywine Bay?

Pine Knoll Shores (3.0 mi), Newport (3.5 mi), Broad Creek (5.1 mi), Morehead City (5.4 mi), Indian Beach (5.4 mi).

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