Northwest
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Northwest is a city in Brunswick County, North Carolina, with 703 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sandy Creek, 2.5 miles S.
- 703residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.6 km²
- 103 / sq mipopulation density
- 28451ZIP code
About Northwest
Northwest is a city in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Northwest had a population of 703. It is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Northwest
- Median household income
- $53,214
- Median home value
- $225,900
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 51.5
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Northwest had 703 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 703 |
|---|---|
| Density | 103 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northwest at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 703 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.81 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3165° N, 78.1453° W |
| ZIP code | 28451 |
| Official website | cityofnorthwest.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3747860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northwest
- Sandy Creek2.5 mi S
- Riegelwood4.6 mi W
- Delco4.6 mi W
- Navassa6.5 mi E
- Leland9.1 mi SE
- Sandyfield9.7 mi W
- Belville10.8 mi SE
- Long Creek10.9 mi NE
- East Arcadia11.1 mi NW
- Hightsville12.3 mi E
- Wrightsboro12.6 mi E
- Skippers Corner13.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest
What county is Northwest in?
Northwest is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Northwest, NC?
703 people lived in Northwest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northwest, NC?
The ZIP code of Northwest is 28451.
What is the elevation of Northwest?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northwest?
Sandy Creek (2.5 mi), Riegelwood (4.6 mi), Delco (4.6 mi), Navassa (6.5 mi), Leland (9.1 mi).
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