Glenville
Census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina

Glenville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jackson County, North Carolina, with 155 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,599 ft (1,097 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cashiers, 4.5 miles S.
- 155residents (2020 Census)
- 3,599 ftelevation · 1,097 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 116 / sq mipopulation density
- 28736ZIP code
About Glenville
Glenville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. It is now a popular lakeside vacation community with many second homes that sometimes are rented around Lake Glenville, which flooded and destroyed the original town. As of the 2020 census, Glenville had a population of 155.
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Glenville had 155 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 155 |
|---|---|
| Density | 116 per sq mi (45 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Glenville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 155 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,599 ft (1,097 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1709° N, 83.1217° W |
| ZIP code | 28736 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3726520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Glenville
- Cashiers4.5 mi S
- Highlands9.2 mi SW
- Forest Hills9.6 mi NW
- Cullowhee10.2 mi N
- Webster13.5 mi NW
- Franklin14.6 mi W
- Sylva15.2 mi N
- Dillsboro15.6 mi NW
- Rosman17.1 mi E
- Sky Valley, GA17.4 mi SW
- Dillard, GA20.1 mi SW
- Tamassee, SC21.0 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Glenville
What county is Glenville in?
Glenville is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Glenville, NC?
155 people lived in Glenville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Glenville, NC?
The ZIP code of Glenville is 28736.
What is the elevation of Glenville?
3,599 feet (1,097 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Glenville?
Cashiers (4.5 mi), Highlands (9.2 mi), Forest Hills (9.6 mi), Cullowhee (10.2 mi), Webster (13.5 mi).
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