Porters Neck
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina

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.
- 7,397residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 1,367 / sq mipopulation density
- 28411ZIP code
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 had 7,397 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,397 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,367 per sq mi (528 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Porters Neck at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | New Hanover County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,397 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.41 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2932° N, 77.7706° W |
| ZIP code | 28411 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3753475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Porters Neck
- Bayshore1.9 mi W
- Ogden2.4 mi SW
- Murraysville4.1 mi W
- Hampstead4.9 mi N
- Kings Grant5.5 mi W
- Wrightsville Beach5.8 mi S
- Northchase6.2 mi W
- Blue Clay Farms6.9 mi W
- Skippers Corner8.5 mi W
- Topsail Beach8.6 mi NE
- Wilmington8.8 mi SW
- Wrightsboro8.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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