Cliffside
Census-designated place in Rutherford County, North Carolina

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.
- 530residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.0 km²
- 228 / sq mipopulation density
- 28024main ZIP code (3 in total)
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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- Median household income
- $51,438
- Median age
- 50.9
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Cliffside had 530 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 530 |
|---|---|
| Density | 228 per sq mi (88 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cliffside at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 530 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.33 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2480° N, 81.7653° W |
| ZIP codes | 28024, 28076, 28114 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3713100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cliffside
- Henrietta2.3 mi W
- Caroleen2.7 mi NW
- Mooresboro5.2 mi NE
- Ellenboro5.7 mi N
- Boiling Springs5.7 mi E
- Lattimore7.5 mi NE
- Forest City8.4 mi NW
- Bostic8.9 mi NW
- Chesnee, SC8.9 mi SW
- Kingstown11.4 mi NE
- Spindale11.8 mi NW
- Mayo, SC12.3 mi SW
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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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