Tar Heel
Town in Bladen County, North Carolina
Tar Heel is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, with 90 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 125 ft (38 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Oak, 4.1 miles E.
- 90residents (2020 Census)
- 125 ftelevation · 38 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 388 / sq mipopulation density
- 28392ZIP code
About Tar Heel
Tar Heel is a town located in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 90 at the 2020 census.
Tar Heel is home to the largest pig processing plant in the world. The plant opened in 1992, operated by Smithfield Foods and is located just north of the town limits.
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Living in Tar Heel
- Median household income
- $27,014
- Median home value
- $160,000
- Median age
- 52.5
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Tar Heel had 90 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 90 |
|---|---|
| Density | 388 per sq mi (150 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tar Heel at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Bladen County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 90 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7339° N, 78.7909° W |
| ZIP code | 28392 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3766740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tar Heel
- White Oak4.1 mi E
- Dublin6.6 mi SE
- Barker Ten Mile11.8 mi W
- Butters12.1 mi S
- St. Pauls12.1 mi NW
- Elizabethtown13.1 mi SE
- Bladenboro13.3 mi S
- Lumberton14.8 mi SW
- Rex16.6 mi NW
- Parkton17.1 mi NW
- Rennert17.3 mi W
- White Lake18.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tar Heel
What county is Tar Heel in?
Tar Heel is in Bladen County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Tar Heel, NC?
90 people lived in Tar Heel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tar Heel, NC?
The ZIP code of Tar Heel is 28392.
What is the elevation of Tar Heel?
125 feet (38 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tar Heel?
White Oak (4.1 mi), Dublin (6.6 mi), Barker Ten Mile (11.8 mi), Butters (12.1 mi), St. Pauls (12.1 mi).
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