Taylorsville
Town in Alexander County, North Carolina

Taylorsville is a town in Alexander County, North Carolina, with 2,320 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,240 ft (378 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hiddenite, 5.4 miles E.
- 2,320residents (2020 Census)
- 1,240 ftelevation · 378 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 909 / sq mipopulation density
- 28681ZIP code
About Taylorsville
Taylorsville is a town in Alexander County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,320 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Alexander County.
Taylorsville is part of the Hickory–Lenoir–Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Taylorsville
- Median household income
- $39,423
- Median home value
- $237,300
- Median rent
- $496/mo
- Median age
- 56.3
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Taylorsville had 2,320 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,320 |
|---|---|
| Density | 909 per sq mi (351 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Taylorsville at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alexander County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,320 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.55 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9168° N, 81.1760° W |
| ZIP code | 28681 |
| Official website | taylorsvillenc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3766960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Taylorsville
- Hiddenite5.4 mi E
- Stony Point8.1 mi SE
- Bethlehem9.8 mi SW
- Love Valley12.1 mi NE
- St. Stephens12.8 mi S
- Moravian Falls13.3 mi N
- Conover14.1 mi S
- Northlakes14.3 mi SW
- Claremont14.4 mi S
- Hickory14.7 mi SW
- Wilkesboro15.6 mi N
- Catawba15.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Taylorsville
What county is Taylorsville in?
Taylorsville is in Alexander County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Taylorsville, NC?
2,320 people lived in Taylorsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Taylorsville, NC?
The ZIP code of Taylorsville is 28681.
What is the elevation of Taylorsville?
1,240 feet (378 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Taylorsville?
Hiddenite (5.4 mi), Stony Point (8.1 mi), Bethlehem (9.8 mi), Love Valley (12.1 mi), St. Stephens (12.8 mi).
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