Valdese
Town in Burke County, North Carolina
Valdese is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, with 4,689 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,217 ft (371 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Drexel, 2.0 miles W.
- 4,689residents (2020 Census)
- 1,217 ftelevation · 371 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.4 km²
- 596 / sq mipopulation density
- 28690main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Valdese
Valdese ( VAL-dees) is a town in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,689 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. One of the largest Waldensian congregations in the United States was founded in the town in the late nineteenth century, now known as the Waldensian Presbyterian Church. The town was settled by immigrants from the Cottian Alps in the Piedmont region of Italy.
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Living in Valdese
- Median household income
- $50,740
- Median home value
- $209,800
- Median rent
- $665/mo
- Median age
- 52.6
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Valdese had 4,689 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,689 |
|---|---|
| Density | 596 per sq mi (230 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valdese at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Burke County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 4,689 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.86 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7534° N, 81.5728° W |
| ZIP codes | 28690, 28619 |
| Official website | townofvaldese.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3769520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Valdese
- Drexel2.0 mi W
- Rutherford College2.6 mi E
- Connelly Springs4.3 mi E
- Icard6.8 mi E
- Sawmills7.0 mi NE
- Cajah's Mountain7.0 mi N
- Morganton7.2 mi W
- Gamewell7.8 mi N
- Rhodhiss7.9 mi E
- Salem8.1 mi SW
- Hudson8.1 mi NE
- Granite Falls8.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Valdese
What county is Valdese in?
Valdese is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Valdese, NC?
4,689 people lived in Valdese at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valdese, NC?
The main ZIP code is 28690. Other ZIP codes: 28619.
What is the elevation of Valdese?
1,217 feet (371 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valdese?
Drexel (2.0 mi), Rutherford College (2.6 mi), Connelly Springs (4.3 mi), Icard (6.8 mi), Sawmills (7.0 mi).
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