Red Oak
Town in Nash County, North Carolina
Red Oak is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, with 3,342 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 203 ft (62 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dortches, 4.3 miles SE.
- 3,342residents (2020 Census)
- 203 ftelevation · 62 m
- 19.6 sq miland area · 50.6 km²
- 171 / sq mipopulation density
- 27856ZIP code
About Red Oak
Red Oak is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Red Oak had a population of 3,342.
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Living in Red Oak
- Median household income
- $90,214
- Median home value
- $271,800
- Median age
- 49.5
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Red Oak had 3,342 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,342 |
|---|---|
| Density | 171 per sq mi (66 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Red Oak at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Nash County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,342 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.56 sq mi (50.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0613° N, 77.9037° W |
| ZIP code | 27856 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3755640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Red Oak
- Dortches4.3 mi SE
- Nashville7.0 mi SW
- Rocky Mount8.3 mi SE
- Castalia8.7 mi W
- Momeyer10.7 mi SW
- Whitakers11.1 mi E
- Hollister13.7 mi N
- Spring Hope14.0 mi SW
- Sharpsburg14.1 mi S
- Centerville14.8 mi NW
- Enfield15.5 mi NE
- Lake Royale17.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Red Oak
What county is Red Oak in?
Red Oak is in Nash County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Red Oak, NC?
3,342 people lived in Red Oak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Red Oak, NC?
The ZIP code of Red Oak is 27856.
What is the elevation of Red Oak?
203 feet (62 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Red Oak?
Dortches (4.3 mi), Nashville (7.0 mi), Rocky Mount (8.3 mi), Castalia (8.7 mi), Momeyer (10.7 mi).
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