Salisbury
City in Rowan County, North Carolina
Salisbury is a city in Rowan County, North Carolina, with 35,540 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Spencer, 4.0 miles E.
- 35,540residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 23.5 sq miland area · 60.9 km²
- 1,511 / sq mipopulation density
- 28039main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Salisbury
Salisbury ( SAWLZ-ber-ee) is a city in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, United States; it has been the county seat of Rowan County since 1753 when its territory extended to the Mississippi River. Located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Charlotte and within its metropolitan area, the town has attracted a growing population. The 2020 census shows 35,580 residents.
Salisbury is the oldest continually populated colonial town in the western region of North Carolina. It is noted for its historic preservation, with five Local Historic Districts and ten National Register Historic Districts.
Soft drink producer Cheerwine and regional supermarket Food Lion are located in Salisbury and Rack Room Shoes was founded there.
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Living in Salisbury
- Median household income
- $53,716
- Median home value
- $242,500
- Median rent
- $1,071/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Salisbury had 35,540 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,540 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,511 per sq mi (583 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salisbury at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rowan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,540 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.52 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6651° N, 80.4919° W |
| ZIP codes | 28039, 28147 |
| Official website | salisburync.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salisbury
- East Spencer4.0 mi E
- Granite Quarry4.3 mi SE
- Spencer4.6 mi NE
- Faith5.5 mi S
- China Grove7.9 mi SW
- Rockwell9.0 mi SE
- Landis10.1 mi SW
- Cooleemee10.7 mi N
- Tyro11.3 mi NE
- Cleveland11.6 mi NW
- Southmont12.2 mi E
- Gold Hill13.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury
What county is Salisbury in?
Salisbury is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Salisbury, NC?
35,540 people lived in Salisbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salisbury, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28039. Other ZIP codes: 28147.
What is the elevation of Salisbury?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salisbury?
East Spencer (4.0 mi), Granite Quarry (4.3 mi), Spencer (4.6 mi), Faith (5.5 mi), China Grove (7.9 mi).
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