Dortches
Town in Nash County, North Carolina

Dortches is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, with 1,082 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 197 ft (60 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rocky Mount, 4.0 miles SE.
- 1,082residents (2020 Census)
- 197 ftelevation · 60 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 136 / sq mipopulation density
- 27804ZIP code
About Dortches
Dortches is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,082 in 2020.
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Living in Dortches
- Median household income
- $74,500
- Median home value
- $247,600
- Median rent
- $1,215/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Dortches had 1,082 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,082 |
|---|---|
| Density | 136 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dortches at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Nash County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,082 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.93 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0117° N, 77.8571° W |
| ZIP code | 27804 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3717520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dortches
- Rocky Mount4.0 mi SE
- Red Oak4.3 mi NW
- Nashville6.3 mi SW
- Sharpsburg10.2 mi S
- Whitakers10.3 mi NE
- Momeyer11.3 mi W
- Castalia12.2 mi NW
- Elm City14.4 mi S
- Spring Hope14.8 mi W
- Leggett15.6 mi E
- Enfield15.7 mi NE
- Hollister17.6 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Dortches
What county is Dortches in?
Dortches is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Dortches, NC?
1,082 people lived in Dortches at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dortches, NC?
The ZIP code of Dortches is 27804.
What is the elevation of Dortches?
197 feet (60 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dortches?
Rocky Mount (4.0 mi), Red Oak (4.3 mi), Nashville (6.3 mi), Sharpsburg (10.2 mi), Whitakers (10.3 mi).
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