Ocean Isle Beach
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, with 867 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunset Beach, 4.1 miles W.
- 867residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 256 / sq mipopulation density
- 28469ZIP code
About Ocean Isle Beach
Ocean Isle Beach (or simply Ocean Isle, or OIB) is a small seaside town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. It was incorporated as a town in 1959 and is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 867 at the 2020 census. Located at the southern end of North Carolina's Atlantic coastline, along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Ocean Isle Beach has private homes, seasonal rentals, and tourist attractions.
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Living in Ocean Isle Beach
- Median household income
- $96,786
- Median home value
- $835,500
- Median age
- 67.3
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Ocean Isle Beach had 867 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 867 |
|---|---|
| Density | 256 per sq mi (99 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean Isle Beach at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 867 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.39 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9022° N, 78.4367° W |
| ZIP code | 28469 |
| Official website | oibgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3748700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean Isle Beach
- Sunset Beach4.1 mi W
- Shallotte5.9 mi NE
- Calabash6.5 mi W
- Holden Beach6.7 mi E
- Carolina Shores7.8 mi W
- Little River, SC11.8 mi W
- Varnamtown12.1 mi E
- North Myrtle Beach, SC16.2 mi W
- Atlantic Beach, SC17.5 mi SW
- Oak Island18.2 mi E
- St. James19.5 mi E
- Briarcliffe Acres, SC19.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Isle Beach
What county is Ocean Isle Beach in?
Ocean Isle Beach is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Ocean Isle Beach, NC?
867 people lived in Ocean Isle Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean Isle Beach, NC?
The ZIP code of Ocean Isle Beach is 28469.
What is the elevation of Ocean Isle Beach?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocean Isle Beach?
Sunset Beach (4.1 mi), Shallotte (5.9 mi), Calabash (6.5 mi), Holden Beach (6.7 mi), Carolina Shores (7.8 mi).
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