Surf City
Town in Pender County, North Carolina
Surf City is a town in Pender County, North Carolina, with 3,867 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Holly Ridge, 5.0 miles NE.
- 3,867residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.9 km²
- 504 / sq mipopulation density
- 28445ZIP code
About Surf City
Surf City is a town in Onslow and Pender counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 3,867 at the 2020 census. It is located on Topsail Island.
The Pender County portion of Surf City is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Onslow County portion is part of the Jacksonville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Surf City
- Median household income
- $81,433
- Median home value
- $512,300
- Median rent
- $1,707/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Surf City had 3,867 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,867 |
|---|---|
| Density | 504 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Surf City at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Pender County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,867 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.67 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4348° N, 77.5642° W |
| ZIP code | 28445 |
| Official website | surfcitync.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3766040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Surf City
- Holly Ridge5.0 mi NE
- Topsail Beach6.7 mi SW
- Folkstone7.9 mi NE
- North Topsail Beach8.1 mi NE
- Sneads Ferry11.1 mi NE
- Dixon11.6 mi NE
- Hampstead11.9 mi SW
- Porters Neck15.3 mi SW
- Bayshore17.0 mi SW
- Verona17.6 mi N
- Ogden17.7 mi SW
- Rocky Point18.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Surf City
What county is Surf City in?
Surf City is in Pender County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Surf City, NC?
3,867 people lived in Surf City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Surf City, NC?
The ZIP code of Surf City is 28445.
What is the elevation of Surf City?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Surf City?
Holly Ridge (5.0 mi), Topsail Beach (6.7 mi), Folkstone (7.9 mi), North Topsail Beach (8.1 mi), Sneads Ferry (11.1 mi).
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