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Northchase, NC
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Population
5,896
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,427
ZIP codes
0
Northchase and its ZIP codes
Northchase at a glance
- Northchase is about 16 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 152nd among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $59,375, 18% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,400 (10% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,365 a month.
Local data for Northchase, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northchase, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,375
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$318,400
Median rent
$1,365/mo
Homeownership
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
28.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (511), Irish Americans (457), Brazilian Americans (351).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Hanover County. PPP loans are for Northchase.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
Northchase, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northchase, 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 Northchase, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Northchase
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 2.4 |
| MurraysvilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 8.6 |
| Kings GrantCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Skippers CornerCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 7 |
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 11.1 |
| HightsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BayshoreCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Castle HayneCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.8 |
| OgdenCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Porters NeckCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.4 |
| WilmingtonCity | 7.5 mi | 51.4 |
| Wrightsville BeachTown | 7.6 mi | 1.4 |
| NavassaTown | 8.8 mi | 13.3 |
| BelvilleTown | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| HampsteadCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 20.2 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northchase, NC in?
- Northchase is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Northchase, NC?
- About 5,896 people live in Northchase, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northchase?
- Nearby places include Blue Clay Farms (1.1 mi), Murraysville (2 mi), Kings Grant (2.3 mi), Skippers Corner (2.9 mi), Wrightsboro (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023