Kure Beach
Town in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Kure Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, with 2,191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carolina Beach, 3.0 miles N.
- 2,191residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 2,487 / sq mipopulation density
- 28449ZIP code
About Kure Beach
Kure Beach ( KURE-ee) is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States, approximately 15 miles south of Wilmington. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,191 at the 2020 census. It is found on Pleasure Island directly south of the Wilmington Beach annex of Carolina Beach and just north of Fort Fisher. The town is less than 1 square mile (2.6 km2) in area, stretching along about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of coastline along Pleasure Island, and a maximum width of less than 0.5 miles (0.80 km), in most places only a few hundred yard/meters wide.
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Living in Kure Beach
- Median household income
- $104,149
- Median home value
- $735,100
- Median rent
- $1,436/mo
- Median age
- 56.7
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Kure Beach had 2,191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,487 per sq mi (960 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kure Beach at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | New Hanover County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,191 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.88 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9993° N, 77.9076° W |
| ZIP code | 28449 |
| Official website | townofkurebeach.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3736220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kure Beach
- Carolina Beach3.0 mi N
- Sea Breeze4.7 mi N
- Southport7.4 mi SW
- Myrtle Grove8.8 mi N
- Silver Lake9.9 mi N
- Bald Head Island10.1 mi SW
- Caswell Beach10.3 mi SW
- Boiling Spring Lakes10.7 mi W
- St. James11.7 mi W
- Oak Island13.4 mi SW
- Wilmington14.6 mi N
- Bolivia14.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kure Beach
What county is Kure Beach in?
Kure Beach is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Kure Beach, NC?
2,191 people lived in Kure Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kure Beach, NC?
The ZIP code of Kure Beach is 28449.
What is the elevation of Kure Beach?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kure Beach?
Carolina Beach (3.0 mi), Sea Breeze (4.7 mi), Southport (7.4 mi), Myrtle Grove (8.8 mi), Silver Lake (9.9 mi).
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