Oxford
City in Granville County, North Carolina

Oxford is a city in Granville County, North Carolina, with 8,628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stovall, 8.4 miles N.
- 8,628residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.2 km²
- 1,300 / sq mipopulation density
- 27565ZIP code
About Oxford
Oxford is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 8,628 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Granville County.
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Living in Oxford
- Median household income
- $43,054
- Median home value
- $196,200
- Median rent
- $995/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Oxford had 8,628 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,628 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,300 per sq mi (502 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oxford at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Granville County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,628 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.64 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3216° N, 78.5869° W |
| ZIP code | 27565 |
| Official website | oxfordnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3749800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oxford
- Stovall8.4 mi N
- Henderson9.6 mi E
- South Henderson10.2 mi E
- Kittrell10.6 mi SE
- Stem11.5 mi SW
- Creedmoor14.5 mi S
- Butner15.5 mi SW
- Middleburg15.6 mi E
- Franklinton17.1 mi SE
- Virgilina, VA18.7 mi NW
- Rougemont19.6 mi SW
- Clarksville, VA20.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oxford
What county is Oxford in?
Oxford is in Granville County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Oxford, NC?
8,628 people lived in Oxford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oxford, NC?
The ZIP code of Oxford is 27565.
What is the elevation of Oxford?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oxford?
Stovall (8.4 mi), Henderson (9.6 mi), South Henderson (10.2 mi), Kittrell (10.6 mi), Stem (11.5 mi).
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