Goldsboro
City in Wayne County, North Carolina
Goldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, with 33,657 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elroy, 4.3 miles SE.
- 33,657residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 29.1 sq miland area · 75.4 km²
- 1,157 / sq mipopulation density
- 27531main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Goldsboro
Goldsboro, originally Goldsborough, is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 33,657 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787, and Goldsboro was incorporated in 1847.
The city is situated in North Carolina's Coastal Plain and is bordered on the south by the Neuse River and the west by the Little River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Greenville, 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Raleigh, the state capital, and 75 miles (121 km) north of Wilmington in Southeastern North Carolina. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is located in Goldsboro.
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Living in Goldsboro
- Median household income
- $48,540
- Median home value
- $200,400
- Median rent
- $971/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Goldsboro had 33,657 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,657 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,157 per sq mi (447 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Goldsboro at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,657 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.10 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3782° N, 77.9719° W |
| ZIP codes | 27531, 27533 |
| Official website | goldsboronc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3726880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Goldsboro
- Elroy4.3 mi SE
- New Hope4.5 mi E
- Mar-Mac5.8 mi SW
- Brogden6.6 mi SW
- Walnut Creek7.3 mi SE
- Pikeville8.3 mi N
- Dudley9.0 mi SW
- La Grange11.4 mi SE
- Fremont11.4 mi N
- Princeton12.4 mi NW
- Eureka12.5 mi NE
- Seven Springs12.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Goldsboro
What county is Goldsboro in?
Goldsboro is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Goldsboro, NC?
33,657 people lived in Goldsboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Goldsboro, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27531. Other ZIP codes: 27533.
What is the elevation of Goldsboro?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Goldsboro?
Elroy (4.3 mi), New Hope (4.5 mi), Mar-Mac (5.8 mi), Brogden (6.6 mi), Walnut Creek (7.3 mi).
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