Glenville

Census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina

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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.

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, NC population

Glenville had 155 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census155
Density116 per sq mi (45 per km²)

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

Glenville at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyJackson County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population155 (2020)
Land area1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation3,599 ft (1,097 m)
Coordinates35.1709° N, 83.1217° W
ZIP code28736
Census code (GEOID)3726520

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

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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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