Gaston
Town in Northampton County, North Carolina
Gaston is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, with 1,008 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roanoke Rapids, 3.4 miles S.
- 1,008residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 596 / sq mipopulation density
- 27831ZIP code
About Gaston
Gaston is a town in Northampton County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gaston had a population of 1,008. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Gaston
- Median household income
- $42,105
- Median home value
- $77,200
- Median rent
- $818/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Gaston had 1,008 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Density | 596 per sq mi (230 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gaston at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,008 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.69 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4952° N, 77.6464° W |
| ZIP code | 27831 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3725560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gaston
- Roanoke Rapids3.4 mi S
- South Rosemary4.7 mi SW
- Weldon5.3 mi S
- Garysburg5.8 mi SE
- South Weldon6.2 mi SE
- Seaboard11.4 mi E
- Halifax12.1 mi S
- Gasburg, VA13.7 mi W
- Jackson14.6 mi SE
- Emporia, VA15.2 mi NE
- Littleton15.3 mi W
- Ebony, VA19.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gaston
What county is Gaston in?
Gaston is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Gaston, NC?
1,008 people lived in Gaston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gaston, NC?
The ZIP code of Gaston is 27831.
What is the elevation of Gaston?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gaston?
Roanoke Rapids (3.4 mi), South Rosemary (4.7 mi), Weldon (5.3 mi), Garysburg (5.8 mi), South Weldon (6.2 mi).
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