Middlesex
Town in Nash County, North Carolina

Middlesex is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, with 912 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bailey, 4.8 miles E.
- 912residents (2020 Census)
- 262 ftelevation · 80 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 593 / sq mipopulation density
- 27557ZIP code
About Middlesex
Middlesex is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. Middlesex is about 25 miles east of Raleigh. As of the 2020 census, Middlesex had a population of 912.
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Living in Middlesex
- Median household income
- $48,281
- Median home value
- $216,900
- Median rent
- $645/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Middlesex had 912 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 912 |
|---|---|
| Density | 593 per sq mi (229 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Middlesex at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Nash County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 912 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7904° N, 78.1972° W |
| ZIP code | 27557 |
| Official website | townofmiddlesexnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3742700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Middlesex
- Bailey4.8 mi E
- Zebulon7.1 mi W
- Sims8.0 mi E
- Wendell10.7 mi W
- Lake Royale11.5 mi N
- Spring Hope11.8 mi NE
- Bunn12.0 mi N
- Archer Lodge12.2 mi SW
- Kenly13.7 mi S
- Momeyer14.4 mi NE
- Lucama14.7 mi SE
- Wilson15.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Middlesex
What county is Middlesex in?
Middlesex is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Middlesex, NC?
912 people lived in Middlesex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Middlesex, NC?
The ZIP code of Middlesex is 27557.
What is the elevation of Middlesex?
262 feet (80 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Middlesex?
Bailey (4.8 mi), Zebulon (7.1 mi), Sims (8.0 mi), Wendell (10.7 mi), Lake Royale (11.5 mi).
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