Chowan Beach
Census-designated place in Chowan County, North Carolina
Chowan Beach is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chowan County, North Carolina, with 385 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arrowhead Beach, 1.1 miles NE.
- 385residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 2,432 / sq mipopulation density
- 27980ZIP code
About Chowan Beach
Chowan Beach 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 385.
The community is in northern Chowan County, on the east bank of the tidal Chowan River. It is bordered to the north by Arrowhead Beach. Edenton, the county seat, is 13 miles (21 km) to the south-southeast.
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Living in Chowan Beach
- Median household income
- $23,095
- Median home value
- $92,800
- Median age
- 41.4
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Chowan Beach had 385 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 385 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,432 per sq mi (939 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chowan Beach at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chowan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 385 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.16 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2139° N, 76.7124° W |
| ZIP code | 27980 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3712590 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chowan Beach
- Arrowhead Beach1.1 mi NE
- Colerain3.1 mi W
- Harrellsville7.5 mi NW
- Powellsville12.2 mi W
- Edenton12.5 mi SE
- Gatesville13.6 mi N
- Hertford13.9 mi E
- Winfall14.3 mi E
- Askewville14.6 mi SW
- Cofield14.8 mi NW
- Cape Colony15.3 mi SE
- Ahoskie16.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chowan Beach
What county is Chowan Beach in?
Chowan Beach is in Chowan County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Chowan Beach, NC?
385 people lived in Chowan Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chowan Beach, NC?
The ZIP code of Chowan Beach is 27980.
What is the elevation of Chowan Beach?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chowan Beach?
Arrowhead Beach (1.1 mi), Colerain (3.1 mi), Harrellsville (7.5 mi), Powellsville (12.2 mi), Edenton (12.5 mi).
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