Bethlehem
Census-designated place in Alexander County, North Carolina
Bethlehem is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Alexander County, North Carolina, with 4,491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,125 ft (343 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northlakes, 4.5 miles SW.
- 4,491residents (2020 Census)
- 1,125 ftelevation · 343 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.7 km²
- 589 / sq mipopulation density
- 28601ZIP code
About Bethlehem
Bethlehem is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alexander County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,214 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Bethlehem
- Median household income
- $87,795
- Median home value
- $327,000
- Median rent
- $795/mo
- Median age
- 52.7
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Bethlehem had 4,491 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,491 |
|---|---|
| Density | 589 per sq mi (227 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethlehem at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alexander County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,491 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.63 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8175° N, 81.3009° W |
| ZIP code | 28601 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3705530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethlehem
- Northlakes4.5 mi SW
- Hickory5.5 mi S
- St. Stephens5.6 mi SE
- Granite Falls7.1 mi W
- Long View8.1 mi SW
- Rhodhiss8.2 mi SW
- Brookford8.3 mi S
- Conover8.6 mi SE
- Hildebran9.6 mi SW
- Taylorsville9.8 mi NE
- Sawmills9.8 mi W
- Mountain View10.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Bethlehem
What county is Bethlehem in?
Bethlehem is in Alexander County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bethlehem, NC?
4,491 people lived in Bethlehem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethlehem, NC?
The ZIP code of Bethlehem is 28601.
What is the elevation of Bethlehem?
1,125 feet (343 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethlehem?
Northlakes (4.5 mi), Hickory (5.5 mi), St. Stephens (5.6 mi), Granite Falls (7.1 mi), Long View (8.1 mi).
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