South Mills
Census-designated place in Camden County, North Carolina
South Mills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Camden County, North Carolina, with 362 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Moyock, 9.8 miles NE.
- 362residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 202 / sq mipopulation density
- 27976ZIP code
About South Mills
South Mills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Camden County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Mills had a population of 362. South Mills has a post office with ZIP code 27976, which opened on March 2, 1840. The community is located near U.S. Route 17, and U.S. Route 17 Business and North Carolina Highway 343, and future Interstate 87 (North Carolina) pass through the community.
The community derived its name from a watermill which operated near the original town site.
The William Riley Abbott House, Dismal Swamp Canal, and Morgan House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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South Mills had 362 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 362 |
|---|---|
| Density | 202 per sq mi (78 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Mills at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Camden County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 362 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4379° N, 76.3307° W |
| ZIP code | 27976 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3763340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Mills
- Moyock9.8 mi NE
- Elizabeth City11.2 mi SE
- Camden11.9 mi SE
- Sunbury15.7 mi W
- Chesapeake, VA16.8 mi N
- Winfall17.1 mi SW
- Hertford19.6 mi S
- Coinjock21.9 mi E
- Gatesville23.8 mi W
- Suffolk, VA24.6 mi NW
- Arrowhead Beach25.3 mi SW
- Chowan Beach26.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about South Mills
What county is South Mills in?
South Mills is in Camden County, North Carolina.
What is the population of South Mills, NC?
362 people lived in South Mills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Mills, NC?
The ZIP code of South Mills is 27976.
What is the elevation of South Mills?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Mills?
Moyock (9.8 mi), Elizabeth City (11.2 mi), Camden (11.9 mi), Sunbury (15.7 mi), Chesapeake (16.8 mi).
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