Spencer
Town in Rowan County, North Carolina
Spencer is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, with 3,308 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 715 ft (218 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Spencer, 1.4 miles S.
- 3,308residents (2020 Census)
- 715 ftelevation · 218 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.1 km²
- 942 / sq mipopulation density
- 28159main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Spencer
Spencer is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States, incorporated in 1905. As of the 2020 census, Spencer had a population of 3,308.
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Living in Spencer
- Median household income
- $65,465
- Median home value
- $201,700
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Spencer had 3,308 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,308 |
|---|---|
| Density | 942 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spencer at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rowan County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,308 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7000° N, 80.4211° W |
| ZIP codes | 28159, 28039 |
| Official website | ci.spencer.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3763760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spencer
- East Spencer1.4 mi S
- Salisbury4.6 mi SW
- Granite Quarry6.2 mi S
- Tyro7.3 mi N
- Faith7.9 mi S
- Southmont8.8 mi E
- Rockwell10.2 mi S
- Lexington10.6 mi NE
- Cooleemee10.8 mi NW
- Yadkin College12.1 mi N
- China Grove12.3 mi SW
- Gold Hill13.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Spencer
What county is Spencer in?
Spencer is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Spencer, NC?
3,308 people lived in Spencer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spencer, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28159. Other ZIP codes: 28039.
What is the elevation of Spencer?
715 feet (218 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spencer?
East Spencer (1.4 mi), Salisbury (4.6 mi), Granite Quarry (6.2 mi), Tyro (7.3 mi), Faith (7.9 mi).
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