Boiling Springs
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina

Boiling Springs is a town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, with 4,615 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mooresboro, 3.8 miles NW.
- 4,615residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 1,028 / sq mipopulation density
- 28017ZIP code
About Boiling Springs
Boiling Springs is a town in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States, in the westernmost part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, approximately 50 miles away from the city. As of the 2020 census, Boiling Springs had a population of 4,615. It is home to Gardner–Webb University. The town is named after the natural spring found on the university's property, which feeds a small lake.
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Living in Boiling Springs
- Median household income
- $89,875
- Median home value
- $265,400
- Median rent
- $1,192/mo
- Median age
- 22.4
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Boiling Springs had 4,615 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,615 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,028 per sq mi (397 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Boiling Springs at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Cleveland County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,615 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2520° N, 81.6636° W |
| ZIP code | 28017 |
| Official website | boilingspringsnc.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3706800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Boiling Springs
- Mooresboro3.8 mi NW
- Lattimore4.4 mi N
- Cliffside5.7 mi W
- Shelby7.2 mi E
- Caroleen7.5 mi W
- Ellenboro7.7 mi NW
- Henrietta8.0 mi W
- Kingstown8.0 mi N
- Earl8.3 mi SE
- Patterson Springs8.4 mi E
- Light Oak10.8 mi E
- Polkville11.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Boiling Springs
What county is Boiling Springs in?
Boiling Springs is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Boiling Springs, NC?
4,615 people lived in Boiling Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Boiling Springs, NC?
The ZIP code of Boiling Springs is 28017.
What is the elevation of Boiling Springs?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Boiling Springs?
Mooresboro (3.8 mi), Lattimore (4.4 mi), Cliffside (5.7 mi), Shelby (7.2 mi), Caroleen (7.5 mi).
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