Sunbury
Census-designated place in Gates County, North Carolina
Sunbury is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gates County, North Carolina, with 276 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gatesville, 8.5 miles W.
- 276residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.3 km²
- 113 / sq mipopulation density
- 27979ZIP code
About Sunbury
Sunbury is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Gates County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sunbury had a population of 276.
Sunbury is located at the junction of U.S. Route 158 and North Carolina Highway 32, 10 miles (16 km) east-northeast of Gatesville, the Gates County seat. Sunbury has a post office with ZIP code 27979.
Sunbury High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
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- Median household income
- $62,902
- Median age
- 14
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Sunbury had 276 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 276 |
|---|---|
| Density | 113 per sq mi (43 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunbury at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gates County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 276 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.45 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4469° N, 76.6127° W |
| ZIP code | 27979 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3765700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunbury
- Gatesville8.5 mi W
- Harrellsville14.1 mi SW
- South Mills15.7 mi E
- Arrowhead Beach16.0 mi S
- Chowan Beach17.0 mi S
- Suffolk, VA17.3 mi N
- Cofield17.7 mi W
- Winton18.3 mi W
- Winfall18.4 mi SE
- Colerain19.0 mi SW
- Southampton Meadows, VA20.2 mi NW
- Hertford20.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Sunbury
What county is Sunbury in?
Sunbury is in Gates County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Sunbury, NC?
276 people lived in Sunbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunbury, NC?
The ZIP code of Sunbury is 27979.
What is the elevation of Sunbury?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunbury?
Gatesville (8.5 mi), Harrellsville (14.1 mi), South Mills (15.7 mi), Arrowhead Beach (16.0 mi), Chowan Beach (17.0 mi).
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