Gulf
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina
Gulf is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, North Carolina, with 122 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goldston, 3.7 miles NW.
- 122residents (2020 Census)
- 262 ftelevation · 80 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 134 / sq mipopulation density
- 27256ZIP code
About Gulf
Gulf is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southwestern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States, southeast of the town of Goldston. As of the 2020 census, Gulf had a population of 122. The community is home to a general store and several historic homes. It received its name from its location at a wide bend in the Deep River.
Gulf is an interconnection point between the Norfolk Southern Railway and the Aberdeen, Carolina and Western Railway.
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Gulf had 122 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 122 |
|---|---|
| Density | 134 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gulf at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 122 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5576° N, 79.2808° W |
| ZIP code | 27256 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3728600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gulf
- Goldston3.7 mi NW
- Sanford7.3 mi SE
- Moncure12.5 mi NE
- Pittsboro13.3 mi NE
- Bennett14.3 mi W
- Broadway14.4 mi SE
- Siler City15.6 mi NW
- Cameron16.2 mi S
- Carthage17.7 mi SW
- Robbins19.2 mi SW
- Fearrington Village20.1 mi NE
- Briar Chapel20.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gulf
What county is Gulf in?
Gulf is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Gulf, NC?
122 people lived in Gulf at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gulf, NC?
The ZIP code of Gulf is 27256.
What is the elevation of Gulf?
262 feet (80 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gulf?
Goldston (3.7 mi), Sanford (7.3 mi), Moncure (12.5 mi), Pittsboro (13.3 mi), Bennett (14.3 mi).
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