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Kure Beach, NC
Town in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Population
2,466
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,803
ZIP codes
0
Kure Beach and its ZIP codes
Kure Beach at a glance
- Kure Beach is about 13 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $104,149 a year, 44% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $735,100 (about 2.5 times the North Carolina figure) and median rent is $1,436 a month.
Local data for Kure Beach, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kure Beach, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,149
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$735,100
Median rent
$1,436/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
52.9%
Median age
56.7
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (416), German Americans (312), Italian Americans (150).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Hanover County. PPP loans are for Kure Beach.
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
How people get to work
Kure Beach, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.7%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home37.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kure Beach, 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
92° / 36°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kure Beach, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Kure Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina BeachTown | 3 mi | 2.5 |
| Sea BreezeCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| SouthportCity | 7.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Myrtle GroveCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Boiling Spring LakesCity | 9.6 mi | 24.1 |
| Caswell BeachTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| Bald Head IslandVillage | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| St. JamesTown | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| WilmingtonCity | 14 mi | 51.4 |
| BoliviaTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LelandTown | 15 mi | 28.4 |
| Oak IslandTown | 15 mi | 19.3 |
| BelvilleTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Wrightsville BeachTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| HightsvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kure Beach, NC in?
- Kure Beach is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Kure Beach, NC?
- About 2,466 people live in Kure Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kure Beach?
- Nearby places include Carolina Beach (3 mi), Sea Breeze (5 mi), Southport (7.4 mi), Myrtle Grove (8.7 mi), Boiling Spring Lakes (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023