Rocky Point

Census-designated place in Pender County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Rocky Point, North Carolina
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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.

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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Median household income
$69,514
Median home value
$163,500
Median rent
$971/mo
Median age
41.1
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Rocky Point, NC population

Rocky Point had 1,476 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,476
Density214 per sq mi (83 per km²)

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

Rocky Point at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyPender County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,476 (2020)
Land area6.90 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates34.4440° N, 77.8909° W
ZIP code28457
Census code (GEOID)3757540

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

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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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