Glen Alpine
Town in Burke County, North Carolina

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.
- 1,529residents (2020 Census)
- 1,201 ftelevation · 366 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.6 km²
- 703 / sq mipopulation density
- 28628ZIP code
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 had 1,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 703 per sq mi (271 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glen Alpine at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7308° N, 81.7825° W |
| ZIP code | 28628 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3726200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glen Alpine
- Morganton4.7 mi E
- Salem5.1 mi SE
- Nebo7.6 mi W
- Drexel9.9 mi E
- Valdese11.9 mi E
- Marion12.8 mi W
- Glenwood13.6 mi SW
- Gamewell13.9 mi NE
- West Marion14.3 mi SW
- Rutherford College14.4 mi E
- Connelly Springs16.1 mi E
- Cajah's Mountain16.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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