Oxford, NC: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Oxford, NC is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Granville County in the state of North Carolina. Our data estimates 9,634 residents, places it at 36.316°N, 78.585°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Oxford, NC?

What is the population of Oxford, NC?

Oxford has an estimated population of 9,634. That makes it the 105th largest of the 733 places we list in North Carolina, and the 2nd largest of 5 places in Granville County. The typical place in North Carolina has about 1,470 residents, so Oxford is roughly 6.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in North Carolina with a similar population include Winterville (9,931), Roxboro (9,599), Siler City (9,464), St. Stephens (9,408), Clinton (9,334). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Oxford differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Oxford?

Oxford has about 1,424 people per square mile (550 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within North Carolina, it is denser than about 87% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Oxford use?

Oxford uses one ZIP code: 27565. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 2 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coast (D.C., Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and the Carolinas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Oxford in?

Oxford is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fairfield Glade, TN, about 351 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Oxford located in North Carolina?

Oxford lies in the northern part of North Carolina, at 36.316° north latitude and 78.585° west longitude. The state capital, Raleigh, is about 34 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is South Boston, VA, roughly 33 miles to the northwest, which shows how near Oxford is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Durham, NC, 29 miles to the southwest.

Which cities are near Oxford, NC?

The closest listed place to Oxford is Henderson, NC, 9.5 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Oxford in?

Oxford is in Granville County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 37077. The county contains 5 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 3 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Butner (17,575), Creedmoor (4,612), Stem (567), Stovall (420). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Oxford from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Oxford is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 374 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,237 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Oxford?

Yes. Our data lists 14 other places named Oxford: Oxford, MS (38,310), Oxford, OH (23,113), Oxford, AL (21,225), Oxford, PA (5,581), Oxford, MI (3,556), Oxford, GA (2,346), Oxford, IN (1,149), Oxford, KS (999), and 6 more. When you search for Oxford, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Oxford in Granville County, North Carolina.

Planning a move to Oxford?

If you are weighing Oxford, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.