Spindale
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina

Spindale is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with 4,225 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,089 ft (332 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ruth, 2.0 miles NW.
- 4,225residents (2020 Census)
- 1,089 ftelevation · 332 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.2 km²
- 772 / sq mipopulation density
- 28160ZIP code
About Spindale
Spindale is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,225 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Spindale
- Median household income
- $41,262
- Median home value
- $167,400
- Median rent
- $755/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Spindale had 4,225 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,225 |
|---|---|
| Density | 772 per sq mi (298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Spindale at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,225 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.48 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3599° N, 81.9233° W |
| ZIP code | 28160 |
| Official website | townofspindalenc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3763880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Spindale
- Ruth2.0 mi NW
- Rutherfordton2.2 mi W
- Forest City3.5 mi SE
- Bostic4.9 mi E
- Caroleen9.2 mi SE
- Ellenboro9.4 mi E
- Henrietta9.7 mi SE
- Cliffside11.8 mi SE
- Mooresboro13.3 mi E
- Lattimore15.1 mi E
- Chesnee, SC15.1 mi S
- Fingerville, SC16.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Spindale
What county is Spindale in?
Spindale is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Spindale, NC?
4,225 people lived in Spindale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Spindale, NC?
The ZIP code of Spindale is 28160.
What is the elevation of Spindale?
1,089 feet (332 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Spindale?
Ruth (2.0 mi), Rutherfordton (2.2 mi), Forest City (3.5 mi), Bostic (4.9 mi), Caroleen (9.2 mi).
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