Brandywine Bay
Census-designated place in Carteret County, North Carolina

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.
- 1,153residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 1,439 / sq mipopulation density
- 28512ZIP code
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 had 1,153 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,439 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brandywine Bay at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Carteret County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,153 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7397° N, 76.8302° W |
| ZIP code | 28512 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3707588 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brandywine Bay
- Pine Knoll Shores3.0 mi S
- Newport3.5 mi NW
- Broad Creek5.1 mi W
- Morehead City5.4 mi E
- Indian Beach5.4 mi SW
- Atlantic Beach5.6 mi SE
- Beaufort10.3 mi E
- Bogue11.7 mi W
- Havelock12.3 mi N
- Emerald Isle12.6 mi SW
- Cape Carteret13.4 mi W
- Cherry Branch13.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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