Oriental
Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina
Oriental is a town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, with 880 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arapahoe, 8.4 miles W.
- 880residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 614 / sq mipopulation density
- 28571ZIP code
About Oriental
Oriental is one of nine incorporated municipalities in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. Oriental is also known as "The Sailing Capital of North Carolina"
The population was 880, according to the 2020 census. It is part of the New Bern Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Oriental
- Median household income
- $57,880
- Median home value
- $422,900
- Median rent
- $1,138/mo
- Median age
- 69.6
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Oriental had 880 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 880 |
|---|---|
| Density | 614 per sq mi (237 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oriental at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pamlico County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 880 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.43 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0321° N, 76.6774° W |
| ZIP code | 28571 |
| Official website | townoforiental.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3749380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oriental
- Arapahoe8.4 mi W
- Stonewall8.5 mi NW
- Minnesott Beach8.9 mi W
- Bayboro9.6 mi NW
- Cherry Branch10.1 mi SW
- Alliance10.7 mi NW
- Vandemere10.9 mi N
- Mesic12.0 mi N
- Grantsboro12.3 mi NW
- Havelock15.2 mi SW
- Neuse Forest15.8 mi W
- Hobucken16.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oriental
What county is Oriental in?
Oriental is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Oriental, NC?
880 people lived in Oriental at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oriental, NC?
The ZIP code of Oriental is 28571.
What is the elevation of Oriental?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oriental?
Arapahoe (8.4 mi), Stonewall (8.5 mi), Minnesott Beach (8.9 mi), Bayboro (9.6 mi), Cherry Branch (10.1 mi).
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