Northlakes
Census-designated place in Caldwell County, North Carolina

Northlakes is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Caldwell County, North Carolina, with 1,543 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 932 ft (284 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Granite Falls, 3.4 miles W.
- 1,543residents (2020 Census)
- 932 ftelevation · 284 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 1,034 / sq mipopulation density
- 28601ZIP code
About Northlakes
Northlakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Northlakes had a population of 1,543. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Northlakes
- Median household income
- $101,250
- Median home value
- $366,500
- Median age
- 39.7
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Northlakes had 1,543 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,543 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,034 per sq mi (399 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northlakes at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Caldwell County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,543 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.49 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7807° N, 81.3673° W |
| ZIP code | 28601 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3747695 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northlakes
- Granite Falls3.4 mi W
- Rhodhiss3.8 mi W
- Hickory3.9 mi SE
- Long View4.1 mi S
- Bethlehem4.5 mi NE
- Hildebran5.3 mi SW
- Brookford5.6 mi S
- Icard6.3 mi SW
- St. Stephens6.6 mi E
- Sawmills6.6 mi W
- Mountain View6.7 mi S
- Connelly Springs7.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Northlakes
What county is Northlakes in?
Northlakes is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Northlakes, NC?
1,543 people lived in Northlakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northlakes, NC?
The ZIP code of Northlakes is 28601.
What is the elevation of Northlakes?
932 feet (284 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northlakes?
Granite Falls (3.4 mi), Rhodhiss (3.8 mi), Hickory (3.9 mi), Long View (4.1 mi), Bethlehem (4.5 mi).
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