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Silver Lake, NC
Census-designated place in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Population
6,563
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,661
ZIP codes
0
Silver Lake and its ZIP codes
Silver Lake at a glance
- Silver Lake is about 12 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 139th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $76,756 a year, 6% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,500 (13% above North Carolina) and median rent is $1,416 a month.
Local data for Silver Lake, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver Lake, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,756
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$325,500
Median rent
$1,416/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (906), German Americans (773), Mexican Americans (685).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for New Hanover County. PPP loans are for Silver Lake.
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
Silver Lake, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Lake, 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
65.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Lake, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Silver Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle GroveCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 6.7 |
| WilmingtonCity | 3.8 mi | 51.4 |
| Sea BreezeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Carolina BeachTown | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| LelandTown | 7.2 mi | 28.4 |
| BelvilleTown | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Wrightsville BeachTown | 7.9 mi | 1.4 |
| HightsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| Kings GrantCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Kure BeachTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| WrightsboroCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.1 |
| OgdenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| MurraysvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| Blue Clay FarmsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| NorthchaseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Boiling Spring LakesCity | 12 mi | 24.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver Lake, NC in?
- Silver Lake is in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Silver Lake, NC?
- About 6,563 people live in Silver Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver Lake?
- Nearby places include Myrtle Grove (2 mi), Wilmington (3.8 mi), Sea Breeze (5.2 mi), Carolina Beach (7.2 mi), Leland (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023