Gatesville
Town in Gates County, North Carolina

Gatesville is a town in Gates County, North Carolina, with 267 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harrellsville, 7.5 miles S.
- 267residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 551 / sq mipopulation density
- 27938ZIP code
About Gatesville
Gatesville is a town in Gates County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gatesville had a population of 267. It is the county seat of Gates County.
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Living in Gatesville
- Median household income
- $73,611
- Median home value
- $218,100
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 48.2
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Gatesville had 267 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 267 |
|---|---|
| Density | 551 per sq mi (213 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gatesville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gates County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 267 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4071° N, 76.7569° W |
| ZIP code | 27938 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3725680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gatesville
- Harrellsville7.5 mi S
- Sunbury8.5 mi E
- Cofield9.2 mi SW
- Winton10.0 mi W
- Arrowhead Beach12.8 mi S
- Chowan Beach13.6 mi S
- Colerain14.2 mi S
- Como14.9 mi NW
- Ahoskie15.5 mi SW
- Powellsville15.9 mi SW
- Southampton Meadows, VA15.9 mi NW
- Murfreesboro19.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gatesville
What county is Gatesville in?
Gatesville is in Gates County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Gatesville, NC?
267 people lived in Gatesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gatesville, NC?
The ZIP code of Gatesville is 27938.
What is the elevation of Gatesville?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gatesville?
Harrellsville (7.5 mi), Sunbury (8.5 mi), Cofield (9.2 mi), Winton (10.0 mi), Arrowhead Beach (12.8 mi).
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