Porters Neck

Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Porters Neck, North Carolina
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Porters Neck is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, with 7,397 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bayshore, 1.9 miles W.

About Porters Neck

Porters Neck is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Porters Neck had a population of 7,397.

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Living in Porters Neck

Median household income
$119,979
Median home value
$569,700
Median rent
$1,503/mo
Median age
50.6
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Porters Neck, NC population

Porters Neck had 7,397 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,397
Density1,367 per sq mi (528 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Porters Neck at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyNew Hanover County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,397 (2020)
Land area5.41 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Water area0.37 sq mi (0.97 km²)
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates34.2932° N, 77.7706° W
ZIP code28411
Census code (GEOID)3753475

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Porters Neck

What county is Porters Neck in?

Porters Neck is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Porters Neck, NC?

7,397 people lived in Porters Neck at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Porters Neck, NC?

The ZIP code of Porters Neck is 28411.

What is the elevation of Porters Neck?

20 feet (6 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Porters Neck?

Bayshore (1.9 mi), Ogden (2.4 mi), Murraysville (4.1 mi), Hampstead (4.9 mi), Kings Grant (5.5 mi).

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