Moncure
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina
Moncure is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, North Carolina, with 780 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 213 ft (65 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pittsboro, 8.2 miles NW.
- 780residents (2020 Census)
- 213 ftelevation · 65 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.3 km²
- 165 / sq mipopulation density
- 27559ZIP code
About Moncure
Moncure, founded in 1881, is a small rural unincorporated community in southeastern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Moncure and the neighboring community of Haywood form the Moncure census-designated place (CDP), which had a population of 780 at the 2020 census. The community is located near the confluence of the Deep and Haw rivers, which form the Cape Fear River. Moncure once served as the westernmost inland port in the state, linked to the Atlantic Ocean by steamships.
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Living in Moncure
- Median household income
- $54,076
- Median rent
- $544/mo
- Median age
- 48.1
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Moncure had 780 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 780 |
|---|---|
| Density | 165 per sq mi (64 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moncure at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 780 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.73 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6258° N, 79.0747° W |
| ZIP code | 27559 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3743880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moncure
- Pittsboro8.2 mi NW
- Sanford10.8 mi SW
- Broadway11.7 mi S
- Fearrington Village11.9 mi N
- Gulf12.5 mi SW
- Apex12.9 mi NE
- Holly Springs13.1 mi E
- Briar Chapel13.9 mi N
- Goldston14.3 mi W
- Governors Club15.0 mi N
- Governors Village15.9 mi N
- Carolina Meadows16.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Moncure
What county is Moncure in?
Moncure is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Moncure, NC?
780 people lived in Moncure at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moncure, NC?
The ZIP code of Moncure is 27559.
What is the elevation of Moncure?
213 feet (65 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moncure?
Pittsboro (8.2 mi), Sanford (10.8 mi), Broadway (11.7 mi), Fearrington Village (11.9 mi), Gulf (12.5 mi).
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