Saluda
City in Polk County, North Carolina
Saluda is a city in Polk County, North Carolina, with 631 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,103 ft (641 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Flat Rock, 5.0 miles NW.
- 631residents (2020 Census)
- 2,103 ftelevation · 641 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 404 / sq mipopulation density
- 28773ZIP code
About Saluda
Saluda is a city in Polk and Henderson counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 631 at the 2020 census. Saluda is famous for sitting at the top of the Norfolk Southern Railway's Saluda Grade, which was the steepest main line standard-gauge railway line in the United States until Norfolk Southern ceased operations on the line in 2001. Saluda is close to the South Carolina state line, between Asheville, North Carolina, and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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Living in Saluda
- Median household income
- $52,137
- Median home value
- $372,400
- Median rent
- $1,263/mo
- Median age
- 65.4
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Saluda had 631 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 631 |
|---|---|
| Density | 404 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Saluda at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Polk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 631 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,103 ft (641 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2376° N, 82.3468° W |
| ZIP code | 28773 |
| Official website | cityofsaludanc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3758920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Saluda
- East Flat Rock5.0 mi NW
- Dana5.8 mi N
- Flat Rock6.3 mi W
- Tryon6.5 mi E
- Barker Heights7.4 mi NW
- Columbus7.8 mi E
- The Cliffs Valley, SC8.5 mi SW
- Hendersonville8.6 mi NW
- Valley Hill9.1 mi NW
- Laurel Park10.2 mi NW
- Landrum, SC10.2 mi SE
- Balfour11.3 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Saluda
What county is Saluda in?
Saluda is in Polk County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Saluda, NC?
631 people lived in Saluda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Saluda, NC?
The ZIP code of Saluda is 28773.
What is the elevation of Saluda?
2,103 feet (641 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Saluda?
East Flat Rock (5.0 mi), Dana (5.8 mi), Flat Rock (6.3 mi), Tryon (6.5 mi), Barker Heights (7.4 mi).
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