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Varnamtown, NC
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Population
782
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
887
ZIP codes
0
Varnamtown and its ZIP codes
Varnamtown at a glance
- Varnamtown is about 4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,844, 24% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,800 and median rent is $1,087 a month.
Local data for Varnamtown, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Varnamtown, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,844
Poverty rate
19.9%
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,087/mo
Homeownership
93.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (121), German Americans (78), Polish Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brunswick County. PPP loans are for Varnamtown.
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
How people get to work
Varnamtown, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.7%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other25.0%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Varnamtown, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
87° / 36°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Varnamtown, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Varnamtown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak IslandTown | 4.7 mi | 19.3 |
| Holden BeachTown | 5.6 mi | 3 |
| St. JamesTown | 6.5 mi | 9.1 |
| ShallotteTown | 9.4 mi | 10 |
| BoliviaTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Caswell BeachTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| Boiling Spring LakesCity | 12 mi | 24.1 |
| Ocean Isle BeachTown | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| SouthportCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Bald Head IslandVillage | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| Sunset BeachTown | 16 mi | 6.8 |
| CalabashTown | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| Kure BeachTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Carolina ShoresTown | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| Carolina BeachTown | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| LelandTown | 21 mi | 28.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Varnamtown, NC in?
- Varnamtown is in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Varnamtown, NC?
- About 782 people live in Varnamtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Varnamtown?
- Nearby places include Oak Island (4.7 mi), Holden Beach (5.6 mi), St. James (6.5 mi), Shallotte (9.4 mi), Bolivia (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023