Long Creek
Census-designated place in Pender County, North Carolina
Long Creek is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pender County, North Carolina, with 277 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rocky Point, 7.2 miles E.
- 277residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.2 km²
- 138 / sq mipopulation density
- 28435ZIP code
About Long Creek
Long Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 277.
The community is in southwestern Pender County, along North Carolina Highway 210. It is named for Long Creek, a southward-flowing stream that runs along the western edge of the community and leads southeast to the Northeast Cape Fear River. The community is 7 miles (11 km) west of Rocky Point, 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Burgaw, the Pender county seat, and 21 miles (34 km) north of Wilmington.
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Long Creek had 277 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 277 |
|---|---|
| Density | 138 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Long Creek at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pender County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 277 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.01 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4340° N, 78.0172° W |
| ZIP code | 28435 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3739060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Long Creek
- Rocky Point7.2 mi E
- St. Helena8.1 mi NE
- Castle Hayne8.2 mi SE
- Skippers Corner9.4 mi SE
- Burgaw9.7 mi NE
- Navassa10.5 mi S
- Atkinson10.8 mi NW
- Northwest10.9 mi SW
- Wrightsboro11.2 mi SE
- Blue Clay Farms11.8 mi SE
- Northchase11.8 mi SE
- Hightsville12.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Long Creek
What county is Long Creek in?
Long Creek is in Pender County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Long Creek, NC?
277 people lived in Long Creek at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Long Creek, NC?
The ZIP code of Long Creek is 28435.
What is the elevation of Long Creek?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Long Creek?
Rocky Point (7.2 mi), St. Helena (8.1 mi), Castle Hayne (8.2 mi), Skippers Corner (9.4 mi), Burgaw (9.7 mi).
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