New Hope

Census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina

Aerial view of New Hope, North Carolina
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New Hope is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wayne County, North Carolina, with 1,588 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elroy, 3.7 miles SW.

About New Hope

New Hope is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 1,588.

The CDP is in eastern Wayne County, bordered to the west by the city of Goldsboro, the county seat. It is bordered to the north by Old Mill Branch and West Bear Creek, which flows east to Bear Creek and then south to the Neuse River. It is bordered to the south by the EC Line of the North Carolina Railroad. The main road through the community is East New Hope Road, which leads west 2 miles (3 km) to U.S. Route 13 in Goldsboro and southeast 3 miles (5 km) to Best. The Goldsboro Bypass (Interstate 42) passes 1 mile (1.6 km) east of New Hope, with access from Exit 364 (Mark Edwards Road).

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Living in New Hope

Median household income
$58,667
Median home value
$162,800
Median age
33.8
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New Hope, NC population

New Hope had 1,588 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,588
Density626 per sq mi (242 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

New Hope at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyWayne County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,588 (2020)
Land area2.54 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates35.3782° N, 77.8922° W
ZIP code27534
Census code (GEOID)3746650

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about New Hope

What county is New Hope in?

New Hope is in Wayne County, North Carolina.

What is the population of New Hope, NC?

1,588 people lived in New Hope at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New Hope, NC?

The ZIP code of New Hope is 27534.

What is the elevation of New Hope?

131 feet (40 m) above sea level.

What towns are near New Hope?

Elroy (3.7 mi), Goldsboro (4.5 mi), Walnut Creek (4.9 mi), La Grange (7.6 mi), Brogden (9.6 mi).

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