Calabash
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Calabash is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, with 2,011 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 49 ft (15 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carolina Shores, 1.4 miles W.
- 2,011residents (2020 Census)
- 49 ftelevation · 15 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.8 km²
- 330 / sq mipopulation density
- 28468ZIP code
About Calabash
Calabash is a small town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 2,011. It is known as the "Seafood Capital of the World" because of the town's seafood restaurants.
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Living in Calabash
- Median household income
- $65,310
- Median home value
- $253,200
- Median rent
- $1,360/mo
- Median age
- 56
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Calabash had 2,011 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,011 |
|---|---|
| Density | 330 per sq mi (128 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Calabash at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,011 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.09 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9004° N, 78.5508° W |
| ZIP code | 28468 |
| Official website | townofcalabash.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3709540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Calabash
- Carolina Shores1.4 mi W
- Sunset Beach2.6 mi E
- Little River, SC5.3 mi W
- Ocean Isle Beach6.5 mi E
- North Myrtle Beach, SC10.3 mi SW
- Shallotte11.0 mi NE
- Atlantic Beach, SC11.7 mi SW
- Holden Beach13.2 mi E
- Briarcliffe Acres, SC13.7 mi SW
- Varnamtown18.5 mi E
- Loris, SC22.2 mi NW
- Carolina Forest, SC22.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Calabash
What county is Calabash in?
Calabash is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Calabash, NC?
2,011 people lived in Calabash at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Calabash, NC?
The ZIP code of Calabash is 28468.
What is the elevation of Calabash?
49 feet (15 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Calabash?
Carolina Shores (1.4 mi), Sunset Beach (2.6 mi), Little River (5.3 mi), Ocean Isle Beach (6.5 mi), North Myrtle Beach (10.3 mi).
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