Creswell, North Carolina

Creswell: human settlement in Washington County, North Carolina, United States of America

About

Creswell is a city located in the county of Washington in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 276 and a population density of 188 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 232 inhabitants.

The city was created 152 years ago in 1873.

Quick Facts about Creswell

Population 232 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Carolina (United States)
County Washington County
Postal code 27928
Phone Area Codes 252
Area 1.47 km2
Latitude & Longitude 35.8704,-76.3922
Altitude 7 feet / 2, 5 meters
Establishment January 01, 1874 (152 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 15:47:49 (18th April 2026)
Density 158 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -18.97% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Creswell is located at 35°52'14"N 76°23'32"W (35.8704400, -76.3921600).

Creswell map

Click "full screen" full screen map icon to open full mode. View satellite images

Weather

81°F
Sunny
6 to 14 mph S Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

7-Day Forecast

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Creswell decreased by 18.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 276 - census
2011 264 -4.55% estimation process
2012 259 -1.93% estimation process
2013 258 -0.39% estimation process
2014 254 -1.57% estimation process
2015 249 -2.01% estimation process
2016 246 -1.22% estimation process
2017 241 -2.07% estimation process
2018 238 -1.26% estimation process
2019 234 -1.71% estimation process
2020 232 -0.86% estimation process
Creswell zip code is 27928. County name: Washington, County fips: 37187
Cool Spring, Cressville, Cresswell

Best Things to Do in Creswell

1Pettigrew State Park

Rating: 4.6 (235)

2252 Lake Shore Rd, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details

Phone: +12527974475 | Website available

2Somerset Place State Historic Site

Rating: 4.8 (91)

2572 Lake Shore Rd, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details

Phone: +12523796020 | Website available

3Pettigrew State Park Campground

Rating: 4.8 (16)

4400 Thirty Foot Canal Rd, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details

Phone: +12527974475 | Website available

4Davenport Homestead

Rating: 4 (7)

27928, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details

Services and Civic Places in Creswell

1Forest Service

Rating: 5 (2)

14082 NC-94, Creswell, NC 27928, United States View details

Phone: +12527974722 | Website available

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Creswell, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
198507 Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City (NC) 27909

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Creswell, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
GRN Greenville, NC Second and Reade Streets BUS
NBR New Bern, NC 203 South Front Street BUS
NFK Norfolk 215 W York Street BUS
VAB Virginia Beach, Virginia 19th St. and Pacific Ave. BUS
HVL Havelock, NC 201 Tourist Center Drive BUS

Closest post offices linked to Creswell.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Creswell Post Office Creswell (NC) 27928

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Creswell, Oregon city in Lane County, Oregon, United States with a population of 5,540 people.

Other cities in Washington County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Plymouth 3,332 Town in North Carolina, United States
Roper 533 Town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States