Sawmills
Town in Caldwell County, North Carolina
Sawmills is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, with 5,020 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,247 ft (380 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hudson, 2.2 miles N.
- 5,020residents (2020 Census)
- 1,247 ftelevation · 380 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.2 km²
- 755 / sq mipopulation density
- 28638ZIP code
About Sawmills
Sawmills is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sawmills had a population of 5,020. It is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is named after the sawmills that were set up in the community, due to the timber industry that formerly predominated in the area during its early history.
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Living in Sawmills
- Median household income
- $71,067
- Median home value
- $219,600
- Median rent
- $730/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Sawmills had 5,020 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,020 |
|---|---|
| Density | 755 per sq mi (291 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sawmills at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Caldwell County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 5,020 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.65 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8168° N, 81.4763° W |
| ZIP code | 28638 |
| Official website | townofsawmills.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3759540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sawmills
- Hudson2.2 mi N
- Granite Falls3.2 mi SE
- Cajah's Mountain4.1 mi NW
- Rhodhiss4.3 mi SE
- Connelly Springs4.4 mi S
- Rutherford College5.3 mi SW
- Icard6.4 mi S
- Northlakes6.6 mi E
- Lenoir6.7 mi N
- Valdese7.0 mi SW
- Hildebran7.5 mi SE
- Gamewell7.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Sawmills
What county is Sawmills in?
Sawmills is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Sawmills, NC?
5,020 people lived in Sawmills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sawmills, NC?
The ZIP code of Sawmills is 28638.
What is the elevation of Sawmills?
1,247 feet (380 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sawmills?
Hudson (2.2 mi), Granite Falls (3.2 mi), Cajah's Mountain (4.1 mi), Rhodhiss (4.3 mi), Connelly Springs (4.4 mi).
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