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Gulf, NC
Census-designated place in Chatham County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 27256.
Population
178
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
196
ZIP codes
1
Gulf and its ZIP codes
Local data for Gulf, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chatham County. PPP loans are for Gulf.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
20,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$642M
FY 2026, $8,415 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gulf, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gulf, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Gulf
1 in or overlapping Gulf. Population shown
Cities near Gulf
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoldstonTown | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| SanfordCity | 8.6 mi | 33.2 |
| MoncureCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| PittsboroTown | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| BroadwayTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| BennettCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Siler CityTown | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| CameronTown | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| RobbinsTown | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| Briar ChapelCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| VassTown | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| BarbecueCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.7 |
| MamersCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6 |
| CarthageTown | 22 mi | 6.8 |
| Whispering PinesVillage | 22 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gulf, NC in?
- Gulf is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Gulf, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gulf include 27256.
- What is the population of Gulf, NC?
- About 178 people live in Gulf, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gulf?
- Nearby places include Goldston (3.6 mi), Sanford (8.6 mi), Moncure (12 mi), Pittsboro (13 mi), Broadway (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023