Glen Alpine

Town in Burke County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Glen Alpine, North Carolina
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Glen Alpine is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, with 1,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,201 ft (366 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Morganton, 4.7 miles E.

About Glen Alpine

Glen Alpine ( GLEN AL-pən) is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Glen Alpine had a population of 1,529. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Glen Alpine

Median household income
$69,697
Median home value
$172,800
Median rent
$871/mo
Median age
36.6
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Glen Alpine, NC population

Glen Alpine had 1,529 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,529
Density703 per sq mi (271 per km²)

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

Glen Alpine at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyBurke County
TypeTown
Population1,529 (2020)
Land area2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Coordinates35.7308° N, 81.7825° W
ZIP code28628
Census code (GEOID)3726200

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

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Frequently asked questions about Glen Alpine

What county is Glen Alpine in?

Glen Alpine is in Burke County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Glen Alpine, NC?

1,529 people lived in Glen Alpine at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Glen Alpine, NC?

The ZIP code of Glen Alpine is 28628.

What is the elevation of Glen Alpine?

1,201 feet (366 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Glen Alpine?

Morganton (4.7 mi), Salem (5.1 mi), Nebo (7.6 mi), Drexel (9.9 mi), Valdese (11.9 mi).

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