Elroy
Census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina

Elroy is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wayne County, North Carolina, with 3,755 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walnut Creek, 3.1 miles SE.
- 3,755residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.9 km²
- 577 / sq mipopulation density
- 27531ZIP code
About Elroy
Elroy is a census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elroy had a population of 3,755. It is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Elroy
- Median household income
- $63,238
- Median home value
- $133,100
- Median rent
- $1,005/mo
- Median age
- 45
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Elroy had 3,755 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,755 |
|---|---|
| Density | 577 per sq mi (223 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elroy at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,755 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.51 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3307° N, 77.9226° W |
| ZIP code | 27531 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3721130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elroy
- Walnut Creek3.1 mi SE
- New Hope3.7 mi NE
- Goldsboro4.3 mi NW
- Brogden6.5 mi W
- Mar-Mac7.6 mi W
- La Grange7.7 mi E
- Dudley8.3 mi SW
- Seven Springs8.5 mi SE
- Pikeville12.1 mi N
- Mount Olive12.1 mi SW
- Eureka14.8 mi N
- Fremont15.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Elroy
What county is Elroy in?
Elroy is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Elroy, NC?
3,755 people lived in Elroy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elroy, NC?
The ZIP code of Elroy is 27531.
What is the elevation of Elroy?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elroy?
Walnut Creek (3.1 mi), New Hope (3.7 mi), Goldsboro (4.3 mi), Brogden (6.5 mi), Mar-Mac (7.6 mi).
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