Columbus
Town in Polk County, North Carolina
Columbus is a town in Polk County, North Carolina, with 1,060 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,102 ft (336 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tryon, 3.3 miles SW.
- 1,060residents (2020 Census)
- 1,102 ftelevation · 336 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 282 / sq mipopulation density
- 28782ZIP code
About Columbus
Columbus is a town and the county seat of Polk County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,060 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Columbus
- Median household income
- $60,169
- Median home value
- $265,700
- Median rent
- $788/mo
- Median age
- 54.4
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Columbus had 1,060 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,060 |
|---|---|
| Density | 282 per sq mi (109 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Columbus at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,060 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.76 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2512° N, 82.2098° W |
| ZIP code | 28782 |
| Official website | columbusnc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3713980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Columbus
- Tryon3.3 mi SW
- Landrum, SC5.5 mi S
- Saluda7.8 mi W
- Campobello, SC9.3 mi S
- Dana9.8 mi NW
- East Flat Rock11.8 mi W
- Gramling, SC12.7 mi S
- Edneyville13.0 mi NW
- Lake Lure13.6 mi N
- Flat Rock13.7 mi W
- Barker Heights13.7 mi W
- Chimney Rock Village14.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus
What county is Columbus in?
Columbus is in Polk County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Columbus, NC?
1,060 people lived in Columbus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Columbus, NC?
The ZIP code of Columbus is 28782.
What is the elevation of Columbus?
1,102 feet (336 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Columbus?
Tryon (3.3 mi), Landrum (5.5 mi), Saluda (7.8 mi), Campobello (9.3 mi), Dana (9.8 mi).
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