Sunset Beach
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Sunset Beach is a town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, with 4,175 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Calabash, 2.6 miles W.
- 4,175residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 7.1 sq miland area · 18.3 km²
- 589 / sq mipopulation density
- 28468ZIP code
About Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is a seaside town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,572 at the 2010 census, up from 1,824 in 2000 census. It is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area and the southernmost beach in the state.
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Living in Sunset Beach
- Median household income
- $81,976
- Median home value
- $410,900
- Median rent
- $537/mo
- Median age
- 69.1
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Sunset Beach had 4,175 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,175 |
|---|---|
| Density | 589 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sunset Beach at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Brunswick County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,175 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.08 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi (2.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8923° N, 78.5073° W |
| ZIP code | 28468 |
| Official website | sunsetbeachnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3765900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sunset Beach
- Calabash2.6 mi W
- Carolina Shores3.9 mi W
- Ocean Isle Beach4.1 mi E
- Little River, SC7.7 mi W
- Shallotte9.2 mi NE
- Holden Beach10.8 mi E
- North Myrtle Beach, SC12.2 mi SW
- Atlantic Beach, SC13.5 mi SW
- Briarcliffe Acres, SC15.6 mi SW
- Varnamtown16.2 mi E
- Oak Island22.3 mi E
- St. James23.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Beach
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Sunset Beach, NC?
4,175 people lived in Sunset Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, NC?
The ZIP code of Sunset Beach is 28468.
What is the elevation of Sunset Beach?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sunset Beach?
Calabash (2.6 mi), Carolina Shores (3.9 mi), Ocean Isle Beach (4.1 mi), Little River (7.7 mi), Shallotte (9.2 mi).
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