Saxapahaw
Census-designated place in Alamance County, North Carolina

Saxapahaw is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alamance County, North Carolina, with 1,671 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 449 ft (137 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Swepsonville, 5.3 miles NW.
- 1,671residents (2020 Census)
- 449 ftelevation · 137 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 322 / sq mipopulation density
- 27340main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Saxapahaw
Saxapahaw ( SAKS-uh-puh-haw) is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated area in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Burlington, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Saxapahaw had a population of 1,671.
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Living in Saxapahaw
- Median household income
- $59,000
- Median home value
- $194,000
- Median rent
- $753/mo
- Median age
- 49.5
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Saxapahaw had 1,671 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,671 |
|---|---|
| Density | 322 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saxapahaw at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alamance County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,671 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.18 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9608° N, 79.3162° W |
| ZIP codes | 27340, 27253 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3759580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saxapahaw
- Swepsonville5.3 mi NW
- Graham7.8 mi NW
- Mebane8.6 mi N
- Haw River9.4 mi N
- Alamance10.7 mi NW
- Woodlawn10.9 mi N
- Green Level11.3 mi N
- Efland11.6 mi NE
- Burlington11.7 mi NW
- Carrboro13.0 mi E
- Glen Raven14.1 mi NW
- Hillsborough14.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Saxapahaw
What county is Saxapahaw in?
Saxapahaw is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Saxapahaw, NC?
1,671 people lived in Saxapahaw at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Saxapahaw, NC?
The main ZIP code is 27340. Other ZIP codes: 27253.
What is the elevation of Saxapahaw?
449 feet (137 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Saxapahaw?
Swepsonville (5.3 mi), Graham (7.8 mi), Mebane (8.6 mi), Haw River (9.4 mi), Alamance (10.7 mi).
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