Hightsville
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Hightsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, with 710 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wrightsboro, 1.6 miles NE.
- 710residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 487 / sq mipopulation density
- 28401ZIP code
About Hightsville
Hightsville is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census which is down from 739 in 2010. Hightsville is located in the statistical township of Cape Fear. The CDP is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hightsville was first listed as a CDP at the 2000 United States census.
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Living in Hightsville
- Median household income
- $31,402
- Median home value
- $228,000
- Median age
- 42.4
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Hightsville had 710 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 710 |
|---|---|
| Density | 487 per sq mi (188 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hightsville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | New Hanover County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 710 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2694° N, 77.9378° W |
| ZIP code | 28401 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3731490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hightsville
- Wrightsboro1.6 mi NE
- Blue Clay Farms3.3 mi NE
- Skippers Corner4.2 mi N
- Northchase4.3 mi NE
- Kings Grant4.4 mi E
- Belville5.0 mi SW
- Wilmington5.1 mi SE
- Murraysville5.7 mi E
- Navassa5.9 mi W
- Castle Hayne6.1 mi N
- Leland7.1 mi SW
- Bayshore7.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Hightsville
What county is Hightsville in?
Hightsville is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Hightsville, NC?
710 people lived in Hightsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hightsville, NC?
The ZIP code of Hightsville is 28401.
What is the elevation of Hightsville?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hightsville?
Wrightsboro (1.6 mi), Blue Clay Farms (3.3 mi), Skippers Corner (4.2 mi), Northchase (4.3 mi), Kings Grant (4.4 mi).
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