How long is the commute from North Topsail Beach, NC?

Name: Commute and cars in North Topsail Beach, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North Topsail Beach, NC take an average of 35.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

55.0% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.3% of workers walk to work.

43.4% work from home.

0.5% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 35.1 minutes (±5.0)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 43.4%
Households without a car: 0.5%

How people in North Topsail Beach get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Topsail Beach	Onslow County	North Carolina	United States
Drove alone	55.0% (±9.9 points)	65.7%	71.5%	68.8%
Carpooled	1.3% (±1.9 points)	12.1%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±10.6 points)	0.2%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	0.3% (±0.9 points)	6.9%	1.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±10.6 points)	2.3%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	43.4% (±9.8 points)	12.8%	16.3%	15.1%

In North Topsail Beach, the average commute is higher than in Onslow County (22.4 minutes).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In North Topsail Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Onslow County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Onslow County, North Topsail Beach ranks 1 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 35 of 651.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in North Topsail Beach

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Topsail Beach	Onslow County	North Carolina	United States
No vehicle	0.5% (±1.1 points)	4.3%	5.3%	8.4%
1 vehicle	31.3% (±8.5 points)	28.6%	31.4%	33.1%
2 vehicles	47.1% (±8.8 points)	45.1%	38.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.2% (±8.2 points)	22.0%	25.2%	21.9%

In North Topsail Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Onslow County (4.3%).

It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in North Topsail Beach

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Topsail Beach	Onslow County	North Carolina	United States
Workers working from home	43.4% (±9.8 points)	12.8% (±1.0 points)	16.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.6% (±1.7 points)	97.2% (±0.5 points)	94.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.9% (±7.1 points)	92.8% (±1.1 points)	90.1% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In North Topsail Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Onslow County (92.8%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near North Topsail Beach

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Topsail Beach
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Topsail Beach	—	35.1 minutes (±5.0)	—
Sneads Ferry	5.7 mi	33.8 minutes (±7.0)	Not measurably different
Surf City	6.6 mi	23.3 minutes (±3.3)	Lower
Holly Ridge	7.2 mi	32.0 minutes (±4.9)	Not measurably different
Topsail Beach	15 mi	33.8 minutes (±16.2)	Not measurably different
Jacksonville	17 mi	15.0 minutes (±0.7)	Lower
Hampstead	20 mi	29.9 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Piney Green	21 mi	24.8 minutes (±2.8)	Lower
Pumpkin Center	21 mi	33.4 minutes (±11.0)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Surf City, NC (23.3 minutes), Jacksonville, NC (15.0 minutes), Piney Green, NC (24.8 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Onslow County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	North Topsail Beach	35.1 minutes (±5.0)
2	Richlands	34.6 minutes (±9.0)
3	Sneads Ferry	33.8 minutes (±7.0)
4	Pumpkin Center	33.4 minutes (±11.0)
5	Holly Ridge	32.0 minutes (±4.9)
6	Half Moon	27.5 minutes (±3.8)
7	Piney Green	24.8 minutes (±2.8)

Showing 7 of 9 places in Onslow County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about North Topsail Beach

How long is the average commute in North Topsail Beach?

Workers who live in North Topsail Beach, NC take an average of 35.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Topsail Beach without a car?

0.5% of households in North Topsail Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Topsail Beach?

43.4% (±9.8 points) of workers who live in North Topsail Beach worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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