Haw River
Town in Alamance County, North Carolina

Haw River is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, with 2,252 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Green Level, 2.3 miles N.
- 2,252residents (2020 Census)
- 564 ftelevation · 172 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 8.0 km²
- 733 / sq mipopulation density
- 27258ZIP code
About Haw River
Haw River is a town in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,252.
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Living in Haw River
- Median household income
- $61,058
- Median home value
- $162,400
- Median rent
- $1,258/mo
- Median age
- 32.4
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Haw River had 2,252 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,252 |
|---|---|
| Density | 733 per sq mi (283 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Haw River at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alamance County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,252 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.07 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0920° N, 79.3584° W |
| ZIP code | 27258 |
| Official website | townofhawriver.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3730260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Haw River
- Green Level2.3 mi N
- Graham3.0 mi SW
- Woodlawn3.9 mi NE
- Swepsonville4.3 mi S
- Mebane4.6 mi E
- Burlington6.2 mi W
- Glen Raven6.5 mi W
- Elon8.4 mi W
- Alamance8.5 mi SW
- Saxapahaw9.4 mi S
- Ossipee10.2 mi NW
- Gibsonville10.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Haw River
What county is Haw River in?
Haw River is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Haw River, NC?
2,252 people lived in Haw River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Haw River, NC?
The ZIP code of Haw River is 27258.
What is the elevation of Haw River?
564 feet (172 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Haw River?
Green Level (2.3 mi), Graham (3.0 mi), Woodlawn (3.9 mi), Swepsonville (4.3 mi), Mebane (4.6 mi).
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