Lowgap
Census-designated place in Surry County, North Carolina
Lowgap is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Surry County, North Carolina, with 267 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,457 ft (444 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Galax, 10.0 miles N.
- 267residents (2020 Census)
- 1,457 ftelevation · 444 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 235 / sq mipopulation density
- 27024ZIP code
About Lowgap
Lowgap is an unincorporated community in the Franklin Township of Surry County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lowgap had a population of 267. Lowgap is named for the "low gap" the community is settled in among the Blue Ridge Mountains. The community is located at an elevation of 1,440 feet. Landmarks near the center of the community include the community post office, the community library housed in the former Lowgap School, fire department, and area churches. North Carolina Highway 89, also known as West Pine Street, serves as the main thoroughfare in the community.
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Living in Lowgap
- Median household income
- $60,368
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Median rent
- $763/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Lowgap had 267 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 267 |
|---|---|
| Density | 235 per sq mi (91 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lowgap at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Surry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 267 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5250° N, 80.8712° W |
| ZIP code | 27024 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3739540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lowgap
- Galax, VA10.0 mi N
- Baywood, VA10.1 mi NW
- Cana, VA11.9 mi E
- Dobson12.3 mi SE
- Toast13.2 mi E
- White Plains13.6 mi SE
- Fancy Gap, VA13.8 mi NE
- Sparta14.0 mi W
- Mount Airy14.3 mi E
- Fries, VA14.4 mi NW
- Woodlawn, VA15.2 mi N
- Hilltown, VA15.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Lowgap
What county is Lowgap in?
Lowgap is in Surry County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lowgap, NC?
267 people lived in Lowgap at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lowgap, NC?
The ZIP code of Lowgap is 27024.
What is the elevation of Lowgap?
1,457 feet (444 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lowgap?
Galax (10.0 mi), Baywood (10.1 mi), Cana (11.9 mi), Dobson (12.3 mi), Toast (13.2 mi).
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