Surf City Authority

Surf City is a upper-middle-income small town of 4,396 with home prices 1.8× the North Carolina median.

Surf City, North Carolina

In Onslow County, North Carolina, Surf City anchors a community of 4,396. The median household income stands at $81,433.

Definition and scope

Surf City is a chartered municipality within Onslow County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 7 and is part of the Jacksonville, NC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Surf City has approximately 4,396 residents. The median age is 36.9 years. Roughly 74% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $512,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 86.9%
• Black or African American: 4.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Surf City is $81,433. Poverty rate stands at 5.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 51.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Surf City:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Onslow County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Wilson, North Carolina.

Geography and climate

Surf City sits at an elevation of 25 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 9a.

References

• North Carolina State Authority — state-level reference for North Carolina.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.