Albemarle
City in Stanly County, North Carolina

Albemarle is a city in Stanly County, North Carolina, with 16,432 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 499 ft (152 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Badin, 5.3 miles NE.
- 16,432residents (2020 Census)
- 499 ftelevation · 152 m
- 18.2 sq miland area · 47.1 km²
- 903 / sq mipopulation density
- 28001ZIP code
About Albemarle
Albemarle () is a city in and the county seat of Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 16,432 in the 2020 census.
Albemarle is located in the easternmost part of the Charlotte metropolitan area.
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Living in Albemarle
- Median household income
- $46,881
- Median home value
- $204,800
- Median rent
- $880/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Albemarle had 16,432 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,432 |
|---|---|
| Density | 903 per sq mi (349 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Albemarle at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Stanly County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,432 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.20 sq mi (47.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3581° N, 80.1912° W |
| ZIP code | 28001 |
| Official website | ci.albemarle.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3700680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Albemarle
- Badin5.3 mi NE
- New London5.5 mi N
- Millingport6.9 mi W
- Richfield8.8 mi NW
- Aquadale9.4 mi S
- Norwood9.8 mi SE
- Misenheimer9.8 mi NW
- Red Cross10.6 mi SW
- Oakboro12.1 mi SW
- Mount Pleasant13.8 mi W
- Mount Gilead14.1 mi SE
- Gold Hill14.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Albemarle
What county is Albemarle in?
Albemarle is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Albemarle, NC?
16,432 people lived in Albemarle at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Albemarle, NC?
The ZIP code of Albemarle is 28001.
What is the elevation of Albemarle?
499 feet (152 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Albemarle?
Badin (5.3 mi), New London (5.5 mi), Millingport (6.9 mi), Richfield (8.8 mi), Aquadale (9.4 mi).
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