Cliffside

Census-designated place in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Cliffside, North Carolina
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Cliffside is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with 530 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henrietta, 2.3 miles W.

About Cliffside

Cliffside is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. Its population was 530 as of the 2020 census. Cliffside has a post office with ZIP code 28024. U.S. Route 221 Alternate and North Carolina Highway 120 pass through the community.

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Cliffside, NC population

Cliffside had 530 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census530
Density228 per sq mi (88 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cliffside at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyRutherford County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population530 (2020)
Land area2.33 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Coordinates35.2480° N, 81.7653° W
ZIP codes28024, 28076, 28114
Census code (GEOID)3713100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Cliffside

What county is Cliffside in?

Cliffside is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Cliffside, NC?

530 people lived in Cliffside at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Cliffside, NC?

The main ZIP code is 28024. Other ZIP codes: 28076, 28114.

What is the elevation of Cliffside?

732 feet (223 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Cliffside?

Henrietta (2.3 mi), Caroleen (2.7 mi), Mooresboro (5.2 mi), Ellenboro (5.7 mi), Boiling Springs (5.7 mi).

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