New Hope
Census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina

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.
- 1,588residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 626 / sq mipopulation density
- 27534ZIP code
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 had 1,588 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,588 |
|---|---|
| Density | 626 per sq mi (242 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Hope at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wayne County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,588 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.54 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3782° N, 77.8922° W |
| ZIP code | 27534 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3746650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Hope
- Elroy3.7 mi SW
- Goldsboro4.5 mi W
- Walnut Creek4.9 mi S
- La Grange7.6 mi SE
- Brogden9.6 mi SW
- Pikeville9.8 mi NW
- Mar-Mac9.8 mi W
- Seven Springs10.9 mi S
- Eureka11.3 mi N
- Dudley11.7 mi SW
- Fremont12.3 mi NW
- Snow Hill13.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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