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New Hanover County, North Carolina

New Hanover County is a county in North Carolina with FIPS code 37129 and an estimated population of 238,852 (Census 2023), 11th largest of 100 in the state.

County facts

Name: New Hanover County
State: North Carolina
Type: county
FIPS code: 37129
State FIPS: 37
Population (2023): 238,852
Change since 2020: +5.5%
State rank: 11 of 100

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Major cities in New Hanover County

Wilmington

Other counties in North Carolina

Wake County Mecklenburg County Guilford County Forsyth County Cumberland County Durham County Buncombe County Union County All 100

Questions

What is the FIPS code for New Hanover County?

New Hanover County, North Carolina has the five-digit FIPS code 37129: 37 for the state and 129 for the county.

What state is New Hanover County in?

New Hanover County is in North Carolina.

How do I know if an address is in this county?

Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.