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Hightsville, NC
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Population
397
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
272
ZIP codes
0
Hightsville and its ZIP codes
Local data for Hightsville, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Hanover County. PPP loans are for Hightsville.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,281
131,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,550 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hightsville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12,808
14.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hightsville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Hightsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 11.1 |
| Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Kings GrantCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.5 |
| NorthchaseCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Skippers CornerCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7 |
| BelvilleTown | 4.7 mi | 1.7 |
| MurraysvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 8.6 |
| NavassaTown | 5.6 mi | 13.3 |
| WilmingtonCity | 5.6 mi | 51.4 |
| Castle HayneCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.8 |
| BayshoreCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.4 |
| LelandTown | 7.6 mi | 28.4 |
| OgdenCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Wrightsville BeachTown | 8.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Porters NeckCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hightsville, NC in?
- Hightsville is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hightsville, NC?
- About 397 people live in Hightsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hightsville?
- Nearby places include Wrightsboro (1.6 mi), Blue Clay Farms (3.4 mi), Kings Grant (3.8 mi), Northchase (4.1 mi), Skippers Corner (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023