Northchase
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Northchase is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, with 3,842 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blue Clay Farms, 1.0 miles SW.
- 3,842residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 2,233 / sq mipopulation density
- 28429ZIP code
About Northchase
Northchase is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 3,842 as of the 2020 census which is up from 3,747 in 2010. Northchase is located in the statistical township of Cape Fear.U.S. Route 117 passes through the community. Northchase was first listed as a CDP at the 2010 United States census.
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Living in Northchase
- Median household income
- $59,375
- Median home value
- $318,400
- Median rent
- $1,365/mo
- Median age
- 28.3
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Northchase had 3,842 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,842 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,233 per sq mi (862 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northchase at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | New Hanover County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,842 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3078° N, 77.8775° W |
| ZIP code | 28429 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3747485 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northchase
- Blue Clay Farms1.0 mi SW
- Murraysville2.3 mi SE
- Skippers Corner2.5 mi NW
- Wrightsboro3.0 mi SW
- Kings Grant3.0 mi S
- Castle Hayne3.7 mi NW
- Hightsville4.3 mi SW
- Bayshore4.4 mi E
- Ogden5.7 mi SE
- Porters Neck6.2 mi E
- Wilmington6.8 mi S
- Wrightsville Beach8.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Northchase
What county is Northchase in?
Northchase is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Northchase, NC?
3,842 people lived in Northchase at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northchase, NC?
The ZIP code of Northchase is 28429.
What is the elevation of Northchase?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northchase?
Blue Clay Farms (1.0 mi), Murraysville (2.3 mi), Skippers Corner (2.5 mi), Wrightsboro (3.0 mi), Kings Grant (3.0 mi).
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