Sneads Ferry
Census-designated place in Onslow County, North Carolina
Sneads Ferry is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Onslow County, North Carolina, with 2,548 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Folkstone, 3.3 miles SW.
- 2,548residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 20.1 sq miland area · 52.1 km²
- 127 / sq mipopulation density
- 28460ZIP code
About Sneads Ferry
Sneads Ferry is a census-designated place (CDP) in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is the second largest municipality in Onslow County, behind Jacksonville and is part of the Jacksonville, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Once a rural fishing village, Sneads Ferry has experienced a surge in development since 2000. Based on U.S. Census data, the study area has grown from 5,425 residents in 2000 to approximately 9,750 residents in 2014, an 80% increase. Growth primarily has been driven by accessibility to MCB Camp Lejeune from the gate on NC 172 and expansion of the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) accessed from NC 210. Sneads Ferry is expected to continue growing rapidly at 3.3% annually, adding 17,500 new residents through 2040 reaching 20,000 in total population by 2030.
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Living in Sneads Ferry
- Median household income
- $79,594
- Median home value
- $269,300
- Median age
- 37.9
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Sneads Ferry had 2,548 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,548 |
|---|---|
| Density | 127 per sq mi (49 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sneads Ferry at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Onslow County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,548 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.12 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.72 sq mi (4.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5404° N, 77.4184° W |
| ZIP code | 28460 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3762680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sneads Ferry
- Folkstone3.3 mi SW
- North Topsail Beach3.8 mi S
- Dixon4.3 mi NW
- Holly Ridge6.9 mi SW
- Verona10.7 mi NW
- Surf City11.1 mi SW
- Jacksonville13.2 mi N
- Southwest15.1 mi N
- Bear Creek16.0 mi NE
- Piney Green16.3 mi N
- Hubert16.3 mi NE
- Pumpkin Center17.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sneads Ferry
What county is Sneads Ferry in?
Sneads Ferry is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Sneads Ferry, NC?
2,548 people lived in Sneads Ferry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sneads Ferry, NC?
The ZIP code of Sneads Ferry is 28460.
What is the elevation of Sneads Ferry?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sneads Ferry?
Folkstone (3.3 mi), North Topsail Beach (3.8 mi), Dixon (4.3 mi), Holly Ridge (6.9 mi), Verona (10.7 mi).
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