Stanley
Town in Gaston County, North Carolina

Stanley is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, with 3,963 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alexis, 3.1 miles NW.
- 3,963residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 3.1 sq miland area · 7.9 km²
- 1,297 / sq mipopulation density
- 28006ZIP code
About Stanley
Stanley is a town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Stanley had a population of 3,963.
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Living in Stanley
- Median household income
- $75,461
- Median home value
- $270,200
- Median rent
- $1,122/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Stanley had 3,963 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,963 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,297 per sq mi (501 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stanley at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Gaston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,963 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.06 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3547° N, 81.0918° W |
| ZIP code | 28006 |
| Official website | townofstanley.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3764500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stanley
- Alexis3.1 mi NW
- Spencer Mountain3.4 mi S
- Ranlo4.9 mi SW
- Springdale5.4 mi SW
- Lowell5.5 mi S
- Mount Holly5.6 mi SE
- Dallas5.7 mi SW
- McAdenville6.2 mi S
- High Shoals6.7 mi W
- Lowesville6.9 mi NE
- Iron Station7.7 mi NW
- Gastonia8.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Stanley
What county is Stanley in?
Stanley is in Gaston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Stanley, NC?
3,963 people lived in Stanley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stanley, NC?
The ZIP code of Stanley is 28006.
What is the elevation of Stanley?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stanley?
Alexis (3.1 mi), Spencer Mountain (3.4 mi), Ranlo (4.9 mi), Springdale (5.4 mi), Lowell (5.5 mi).
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