Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Sunset Beach: City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Sunset Beach is a city located in the county of Brunswick in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,572 and a population density of 181 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,172 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sunset Beach
| Population : | 4,172 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Brunswick County |
| Postal code : | 28468 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 19.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:45:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 211 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 14.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sunset Beach is located at 33°52'51"N 78°30'44"W (33.8807300, -78.5122300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sunset Beach
Demographics
The population of Sunset Beach increased by 14.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,572 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,597 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,621 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,664 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,702 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,747 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,845 | 2.55% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,899 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,957 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,037 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,172 | 3.24% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Sunset Beach
1 Sunset Beach Fishing Pier
101 W Main St, Sunset Beach, NC 28468, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Sunset Beach Park
206 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Oyster Bay Golf Links
614 Lakeshore Dr, Sunset Beach, NC 28468, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Bird Island Reserve
8468 Bay St, Sunset Beach, NC 28468, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Kindred Spirit Mailbox
Sunset Beach, NC 28468, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Sunset Beach
1 Sunset Beach Town Hall
700 Sunset Blvd N, Sunset Beach, NC 28468 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Sunset Beach
College & universities near Sunset Beach, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198084 | Brunswick Community College | Bolivia (NC) | 28422-9021 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sunset Beach, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMN | Wilmington, NC | 505 Cando St | BUS |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Sunset Beach
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Brunswick Post Office | Ocean Isle Beach (NC) | 28469 |
Other cities in Brunswick County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brunswick County , NC. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Leland | 25,647 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Oak Island | 8,735 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Saint James | 6,607 | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 6,430 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Long Beach | 5,618 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Carolina Shores | 4,802 | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States |
| Shallotte | 4,409 | City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Southport | 4,088 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Navassa | 2,534 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Calabash | 2,360 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Belville | 2,135 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Northwest | 806 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Ocean Isle Beach | 709 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Holden Beach | 675 | Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States |
| Varnamtown | 603 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Caswell Beach | 438 | Human settlement in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sunset Beach distances to largest North Carolina cities
