Cape Colony
Census-designated place in Chowan County, North Carolina
Cape Colony is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chowan County, North Carolina, with 691 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edenton, 2.9 miles N.
- 691residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 684 / sq mipopulation density
- 27932ZIP code
About Cape Colony
Cape Colony is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 691.
The community is in southern Chowan County, on the northeast bank of the tidal Chowan River. It is bordered to the east by North Carolina State Highway 94, with Northeastern Regional Airport across the highway. Cape Colony is 5 miles (8 km) by road south of the center of Edenton, the county seat.
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Living in Cape Colony
- Median household income
- $78,152
- Median home value
- $221,400
- Median age
- 46.8
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Cape Colony had 691 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 691 |
|---|---|
| Density | 684 per sq mi (264 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cape Colony at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chowan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 691 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.01 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.34 sq mi (0.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0181° N, 76.5853° W |
| ZIP code | 27932 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3710264 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cape Colony
- Edenton2.9 mi N
- Roper9.8 mi S
- Hertford12.8 mi NE
- Plymouth14.3 mi SW
- Creswell14.5 mi SE
- Winfall15.2 mi NE
- Chowan Beach15.3 mi NW
- Arrowhead Beach15.9 mi NW
- Colerain16.2 mi NW
- Windsor19.9 mi W
- Columbia20.4 mi E
- Askewville20.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Colony
What county is Cape Colony in?
Cape Colony is in Chowan County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Cape Colony, NC?
691 people lived in Cape Colony at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Colony, NC?
The ZIP code of Cape Colony is 27932.
What is the elevation of Cape Colony?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cape Colony?
Edenton (2.9 mi), Roper (9.8 mi), Hertford (12.8 mi), Plymouth (14.3 mi), Creswell (14.5 mi).
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