Gold Hill

Census-designated place in Rowan County, North Carolina

Aerial view of Gold Hill, North Carolina
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Gold Hill is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Rowan County, North Carolina, with 372 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 761 ft (232 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rockwell, 4.2 miles NW.

About Gold Hill

Gold Hill is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Rowan County, North Carolina, United States, near the Cabarrus County line. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 372. It is situated near the Yadkin River and is served by U.S. Highway 52 and Old Beatty Ford Road.

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Median household income
$73,187
Median home value
$279,600
Median age
27.3
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Gold Hill, NC population

Gold Hill had 372 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census372
Density150 per sq mi (58 per km²)

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

Gold Hill at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyRowan County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population372 (2020)
Land area2.49 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Coordinates35.5186° N, 80.3475° W
ZIP code28071
Census code (GEOID)3726800

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

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Frequently asked questions about Gold Hill

What county is Gold Hill in?

Gold Hill is in Rowan County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Gold Hill, NC?

372 people lived in Gold Hill at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Gold Hill, NC?

The ZIP code of Gold Hill is 28071.

What is the elevation of Gold Hill?

761 feet (232 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Gold Hill?

Rockwell (4.2 mi), Misenheimer (4.5 mi), Richfield (5.9 mi), Faith (7.9 mi), Granite Quarry (8.7 mi).

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