Lenoir
City in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Lenoir is a city in Caldwell County, North Carolina, with 18,352 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,168 ft (356 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cajah's Mountain, 4.0 miles S.
- 18,352residents (2020 Census)
- 1,168 ftelevation · 356 m
- 20.8 sq miland area · 53.9 km²
- 881 / sq mipopulation density
- 28638ZIP code
About Lenoir
Lenoir ( le-NOR) is a city in and the county seat of Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 18,263 at the 2020 census. Lenoir is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. To the northeast are the Brushy Mountains, a spur of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hibriten Mountain, located just east of the city limits, marks the western end of the Brushy Mountains range.
Lenoir is one of the principal cities in the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Lenoir
- Median household income
- $49,910
- Median home value
- $179,400
- Median rent
- $664/mo
- Median age
- 45.7
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Lenoir had 18,352 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,352 |
|---|---|
| Density | 881 per sq mi (340 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lenoir at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Caldwell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,352 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.83 sq mi (53.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9067° N, 81.5195° W |
| ZIP code | 28638 |
| Official website | cityoflenoir.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3737760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lenoir
- Cajah's Mountain4.0 mi S
- Cedar Rock4.3 mi NE
- Hudson4.5 mi SE
- Gamewell5.3 mi SW
- Sawmills6.7 mi S
- Granite Falls9.3 mi SE
- Connelly Springs10.6 mi S
- Rutherford College10.7 mi S
- Rhodhiss10.9 mi SE
- Valdese11.0 mi S
- Drexel11.5 mi SW
- Northlakes12.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lenoir
What county is Lenoir in?
Lenoir is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Lenoir, NC?
18,352 people lived in Lenoir at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lenoir, NC?
The ZIP code of Lenoir is 28638.
What is the elevation of Lenoir?
1,168 feet (356 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lenoir?
Cajah's Mountain (4.0 mi), Cedar Rock (4.3 mi), Hudson (4.5 mi), Gamewell (5.3 mi), Sawmills (6.7 mi).
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