Alexis
Census-designated place in Gaston County, North Carolina

Alexis is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 589 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 856 ft (261 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stanley, 3.1 miles SE.
- 589residents (2020 Census)
- 856 ftelevation · 261 m
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.1 km²
- 298 / sq mipopulation density
- 28006ZIP code
About Alexis
Alexis is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is located approximately three miles north of Stanley. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 589.
Alexis was incorporated in 1899. Alexis was formerly named Alex's Cross Roads, for an individual named Alexander who owned land in the area.
The community is in Gaston County, but official residents of the community (by zip code) live in both Gaston and Lincoln counties. The zip code for Alexis is 28006.
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Living in Alexis
- Median home value
- $196,000
- Median rent
- $1,018/mo
- Median age
- 43.4
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Alexis had 589 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 589 |
|---|---|
| Density | 298 per sq mi (115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alexis at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gaston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 589 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.98 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3921° N, 81.1228° W |
| ZIP code | 28006 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3700880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alexis
- Stanley3.1 mi SE
- High Shoals4.5 mi W
- Iron Station4.6 mi NW
- Spencer Mountain5.8 mi S
- Dallas6.2 mi SW
- Lowesville7.0 mi E
- Ranlo7.1 mi S
- Springdale7.2 mi S
- Lowell8.1 mi S
- Mount Holly8.5 mi SE
- Lincolnton8.7 mi NW
- McAdenville9.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alexis
What county is Alexis in?
Alexis is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Alexis, NC?
589 people lived in Alexis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alexis, NC?
The ZIP code of Alexis is 28006.
What is the elevation of Alexis?
856 feet (261 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alexis?
Stanley (3.1 mi), High Shoals (4.5 mi), Iron Station (4.6 mi), Spencer Mountain (5.8 mi), Dallas (6.2 mi).
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