Silver Lake
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Silver Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in New Hanover County, North Carolina, with 6,500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Myrtle Grove, 1.6 miles SE.
- 6,500residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 2,636 / sq mipopulation density
- 28412ZIP code
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Silver Lake had a population of 6,500. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Silver Lake
- Median household income
- $76,756
- Median home value
- $325,500
- Median rent
- $1,416/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Silver Lake had 6,500 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,500 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,636 per sq mi (1,018 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Silver Lake at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | New Hanover County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,500 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.47 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1425° N, 77.9093° W |
| ZIP code | 28412 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3761950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Silver Lake
- Myrtle Grove1.6 mi SE
- Wilmington4.8 mi N
- Sea Breeze5.4 mi S
- Carolina Beach7.0 mi S
- Belville7.2 mi NW
- Wrightsville Beach8.0 mi NE
- Hightsville8.9 mi N
- Kings Grant9.0 mi N
- Leland9.1 mi NW
- Kure Beach9.9 mi S
- Wrightsboro10.3 mi N
- Ogden10.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Silver Lake
What county is Silver Lake in?
Silver Lake is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Silver Lake, NC?
6,500 people lived in Silver Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Silver Lake, NC?
The ZIP code of Silver Lake is 28412.
What is the elevation of Silver Lake?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Silver Lake?
Myrtle Grove (1.6 mi), Wilmington (4.8 mi), Sea Breeze (5.4 mi), Carolina Beach (7.0 mi), Belville (7.2 mi).
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