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Sunbury, NC
Census-designated place in Gates County, North Carolina.
Population
251
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
102
ZIP codes
0
Sunbury and its ZIP codes
Sunbury at a glance
- Sunbury is 54% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Sunbury, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gates County. PPP loans are for Sunbury.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,065
1,428 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.7M
FY 2026, $8,374 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sunbury, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
219
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
54.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunbury, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Sunbury
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GatesvilleTown | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrellsvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| South MillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Arrowhead BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| Chowan BeachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CofieldVillage | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| WinfallTown | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| WintonTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| ColerainTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| HertfordTown | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| Suffolk, VACity | 20 mi | 399.2 |
| Southampton Meadows, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Elizabeth CityCity | 21 mi | 11.8 |
| Carrsville, VACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.2 |
| ComoTown | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| Camptown, VACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunbury, NC in?
- Sunbury is in Gates County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Sunbury, NC?
- About 251 people live in Sunbury, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunbury?
- Nearby places include Gatesville (8.4 mi), Harrellsville (14 mi), South Mills (16 mi), Arrowhead Beach (16 mi), Chowan Beach (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023