East Spencer
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina
East Spencer is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, with 1,567 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spencer, 1.4 miles N.
- 1,567residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 639 / sq mipopulation density
- 28039main ZIP code (2 in total)
About East Spencer
East Spencer is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, East Spencer had a population of 1,567. Originally called "Southern City" because of significance of the railway to the area, it was incorporated in 1901 as East Spencer. It was named for the Spencer shops that opened in the area in 1896.
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Living in East Spencer
- Median household income
- $34,417
- Median home value
- $112,000
- Median rent
- $677/mo
- Median age
- 51
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East Spencer had 1,567 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,567 |
|---|---|
| Density | 639 per sq mi (247 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Spencer at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rowan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,567 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.45 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6799° N, 80.4236° W |
| ZIP codes | 28039, 28159 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3719860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Spencer
- Spencer1.4 mi N
- Salisbury4.0 mi W
- Granite Quarry4.8 mi S
- Faith6.5 mi S
- Southmont8.5 mi E
- Tyro8.7 mi N
- Rockwell8.8 mi S
- China Grove11.3 mi SW
- Lexington11.7 mi NE
- Cooleemee11.8 mi NW
- Gold Hill11.9 mi S
- Yadkin College13.5 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about East Spencer
What county is East Spencer in?
East Spencer is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
What is the population of East Spencer, NC?
1,567 people lived in East Spencer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Spencer, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28039. Other ZIP codes: 28159.
What is the elevation of East Spencer?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Spencer?
Spencer (1.4 mi), Salisbury (4.0 mi), Granite Quarry (4.8 mi), Faith (6.5 mi), Southmont (8.5 mi).
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