Stem
Town in Granville County, North Carolina

Stem is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, with 960 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 472 ft (144 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Butner, 4.4 miles S.
- 960residents (2020 Census)
- 472 ftelevation · 144 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 774 / sq mipopulation density
- 27581ZIP code
About Stem
Stem is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 960 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Stem
- Median household income
- $95,625
- Median home value
- $240,500
- Median rent
- $925/mo
- Median age
- 32.1
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Stem had 960 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 960 |
|---|---|
| Density | 774 per sq mi (299 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Stem at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Granville County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 960 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1957° N, 78.7222° W |
| ZIP code | 27581 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3764940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Stem
- Butner4.4 mi S
- Creedmoor5.5 mi SE
- Rougemont10.7 mi W
- Oxford11.5 mi NE
- Gorman11.6 mi SW
- Kittrell15.8 mi E
- Franklinton16.7 mi E
- Youngsville17.4 mi SE
- Durham18.0 mi SW
- Stovall18.9 mi NE
- South Henderson19.1 mi NE
- Henderson19.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Stem
What county is Stem in?
Stem is in Granville County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Stem, NC?
960 people lived in Stem at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Stem, NC?
The ZIP code of Stem is 27581.
What is the elevation of Stem?
472 feet (144 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Stem?
Butner (4.4 mi), Creedmoor (5.5 mi), Rougemont (10.7 mi), Oxford (11.5 mi), Gorman (11.6 mi).
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