Mount Olive
Town in Wayne County, North Carolina

Mount Olive is a town in Wayne County, North Carolina, with 4,198 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Calypso, 3.8 miles SW.
- 4,198residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 1,533 / sq mipopulation density
- 28365ZIP code
About Mount Olive
Mount Olive is a town in Duplin and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,198. It is included in the Goldsboro metropolitan area. The town is home to the Mt. Olive Pickle Company and the University of Mount Olive.
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Living in Mount Olive
- Median household income
- $48,700
- Median home value
- $153,500
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Mount Olive had 4,198 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,198 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,533 per sq mi (592 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Olive at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,198 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.74 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1998° N, 78.0661° W |
| ZIP code | 28365 |
| Official website | townofmountolivenc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3745100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Olive
- Calypso3.8 mi SW
- Dudley4.4 mi N
- Brogden6.9 mi N
- Faison7.0 mi SW
- Mar-Mac9.1 mi N
- Bowdens9.8 mi S
- Elroy12.1 mi NE
- Seven Springs12.6 mi E
- Walnut Creek13.2 mi NE
- Goldsboro13.4 mi NE
- Warsaw13.9 mi S
- Keener14.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Olive
What county is Mount Olive in?
Mount Olive is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Mount Olive, NC?
4,198 people lived in Mount Olive at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Olive, NC?
The ZIP code of Mount Olive is 28365.
What is the elevation of Mount Olive?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Olive?
Calypso (3.8 mi), Dudley (4.4 mi), Brogden (6.9 mi), Faison (7.0 mi), Mar-Mac (9.1 mi).
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