Elkin
Town in Surry County, North Carolina
Elkin is a town in Surry County, North Carolina, with 4,122 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 906 ft (276 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jonesville, 2.1 miles S.
- 4,122residents (2020 Census)
- 906 ftelevation · 276 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.7 km²
- 604 / sq mipopulation density
- 28642ZIP code
About Elkin
Elkin is a town in Surry and Wilkes counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina, along the Yadkin River. Elkin shares its name with the surrounding township of Elkin Township. The population was 4,122 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Elkin
- Median household income
- $60,740
- Median home value
- $226,900
- Median rent
- $807/mo
- Median age
- 41.6
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Elkin had 4,122 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,122 |
|---|---|
| Density | 604 per sq mi (233 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elkin at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Surry County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,122 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.82 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2634° N, 80.8471° W |
| ZIP code | 28642 |
| Official website | elkinnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3720620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elkin
- Jonesville2.1 mi S
- Pleasant Hill2.7 mi W
- Ronda6.1 mi SW
- Boonville7.9 mi E
- Dobson11.3 mi NE
- Yadkinville14.0 mi SE
- Hays14.9 mi W
- Smithtown15.7 mi E
- White Plains16.6 mi NE
- North Wilkesboro17.4 mi W
- Fairplains17.7 mi W
- Mulberry17.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elkin
What county is Elkin in?
Elkin is in Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Elkin, NC?
4,122 people lived in Elkin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elkin, NC?
The ZIP code of Elkin is 28642.
What is the elevation of Elkin?
906 feet (276 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elkin?
Jonesville (2.1 mi), Pleasant Hill (2.7 mi), Ronda (6.1 mi), Boonville (7.9 mi), Dobson (11.3 mi).
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