Swansboro
Town in Onslow County, North Carolina

Swansboro is a town in Onslow County, North Carolina, with 3,744 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bear Creek, 3.2 miles SW.
- 3,744residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 1,654 / sq mipopulation density
- 28584ZIP code
About Swansboro
Swansboro is a resort town in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is located along the Crystal Coast. The population was 3,744 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Swansboro
- Median household income
- $114,425
- Median home value
- $378,700
- Median rent
- $1,106/mo
- Median age
- 44.7
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Swansboro had 3,744 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,744 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,654 per sq mi (639 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swansboro at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Onslow County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,744 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.26 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6924° N, 77.1408° W |
| ZIP code | 28584 |
| Official website | swansboro-nc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3766360 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swansboro
- Bear Creek3.2 mi SW
- Cedar Point3.4 mi E
- Hubert3.8 mi W
- Cape Carteret4.6 mi E
- Peletier4.6 mi NE
- Bogue6.4 mi E
- Emerald Isle6.5 mi E
- Piney Green11.2 mi NW
- Broad Creek12.9 mi E
- Belgrade13.8 mi N
- Indian Beach13.8 mi E
- Pumpkin Center14.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Swansboro
What county is Swansboro in?
Swansboro is in Onslow County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Swansboro, NC?
3,744 people lived in Swansboro at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swansboro, NC?
The ZIP code of Swansboro is 28584.
What is the elevation of Swansboro?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swansboro?
Bear Creek (3.2 mi), Cedar Point (3.4 mi), Hubert (3.8 mi), Cape Carteret (4.6 mi), Peletier (4.6 mi).
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