River Road
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, North Carolina

River Road is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Beaufort County, North Carolina, with 4,048 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Washington Park, 3.0 miles NW.
- 4,048residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.4 km²
- 571 / sq mipopulation density
- 27889ZIP code
About River Road
River Road is a census-designated place (CDP) in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,048 at the 2020 Census.
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Living in River Road
- Median household income
- $46,352
- Median home value
- $232,800
- Median rent
- $817/mo
- Median age
- 47
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River Road had 4,048 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,048 |
|---|---|
| Density | 571 per sq mi (221 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
River Road at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,048 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.09 sq mi (18.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5083° N, 76.9871° W |
| ZIP code | 27889 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3756815 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near River Road
- Washington Park3.0 mi NW
- Cypress Landing3.7 mi W
- Washington5.2 mi NW
- Chocowinity6.2 mi W
- Bath10.2 mi E
- Pinetown10.2 mi NE
- Bayview11.8 mi E
- Grimesland12.5 mi W
- Simpson17.1 mi W
- Vanceboro17.1 mi SW
- Aurora18.0 mi SE
- Pantego19.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about River Road
What county is River Road in?
River Road is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
What is the population of River Road, NC?
4,048 people lived in River Road at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of River Road, NC?
The ZIP code of River Road is 27889.
What is the elevation of River Road?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near River Road?
Washington Park (3.0 mi), Cypress Landing (3.7 mi), Washington (5.2 mi), Chocowinity (6.2 mi), Bath (10.2 mi).
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