Rocky Point
Census-designated place in Pender County, North Carolina

Rocky Point is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pender County, North Carolina, with 1,476 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Helena, 5.2 miles N.
- 1,476residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 214 / sq mipopulation density
- 28457ZIP code
About Rocky Point
Rocky Point is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,476 at the 2020 census.
Rocky Point is within the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Rocky Point
- Median household income
- $69,514
- Median home value
- $163,500
- Median rent
- $971/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Rocky Point had 1,476 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,476 |
|---|---|
| Density | 214 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rocky Point at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pender County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,476 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.90 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4440° N, 77.8909° W |
| ZIP code | 28457 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3757540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rocky Point
- St. Helena5.2 mi N
- Castle Hayne6.2 mi S
- Long Creek7.2 mi W
- Burgaw7.6 mi N
- Skippers Corner8.2 mi S
- Northchase9.4 mi S
- Hampstead9.6 mi SE
- Blue Clay Farms10.1 mi S
- Wrightsboro10.8 mi S
- Murraysville10.9 mi S
- Bayshore11.8 mi SE
- Hightsville12.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Point
What county is Rocky Point in?
Rocky Point is in Pender County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Rocky Point, NC?
1,476 people lived in Rocky Point at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Point, NC?
The ZIP code of Rocky Point is 28457.
What is the elevation of Rocky Point?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rocky Point?
St. Helena (5.2 mi), Castle Hayne (6.2 mi), Long Creek (7.2 mi), Burgaw (7.6 mi), Skippers Corner (8.2 mi).
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