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Northwest, NC

City in Brunswick County, North Carolina.

Population

885

Land area

7.2sq mi

People per sq mi

123

ZIP codes

0

Northwest and its ZIP codes

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Northwest at a glance

  • Northwest is 44% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $53,214 a year, 26% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,900 (22% below North Carolina) and median rent is $825 a month.

Local data for Northwest, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Northwest, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,214

Poverty rate

19.1%

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$825/mo

Homeownership

89.3%

Bachelor's or higher

25.8%

Median age

51.5

Average commute

20.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (40), Mexican Americans (38), German Americans (26).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brunswick County. PPP loans are for Northwest.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,523

43,201 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,262

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2B

FY 2026, $14,846 per person

Brunswick County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Northwest, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled3.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home14.4%

Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Northwest, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

526

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

18,204

21.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 32°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Northwest, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.5%

U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts

Diabetes

17.3%

U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.1%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Northwest

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sandy CreekTown2.6 mi1.4
DelcoCensus-designated place4.2 mi1.5
RiegelwoodCensus-designated place4.2 mi3.1
NavassaTown7.6 mi13.3
SandyfieldTown9 mi3.2
East ArcadiaTown11 mi2.2
Long CreekCensus-designated place11 mi2
BelvilleTown11 mi1.7
LelandTown12 mi28.4
KellyCensus-designated place13 mi11.6
WrightsboroCensus-designated place13 mi11.1
HightsvilleCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
Skippers CornerCensus-designated place14 mi7
Castle HayneCensus-designated place14 mi4.8
BoltonTown14 mi3.2
AtkinsonTown14 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Northwest, NC in?
Northwest is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Northwest, NC?
About 885 people live in Northwest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Northwest?
Nearby places include Sandy Creek (2.6 mi), Delco (4.2 mi), Riegelwood (4.2 mi), Navassa (7.6 mi), Sandyfield (9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023