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Albemarle, NC
City in Stanly County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28001.
Population
16,762
Land area
18sq mi
People per sq mi
931
ZIP codes
1
Albemarle and its ZIP codes
Albemarle at a glance
- Albemarle is about 4.2 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 64th among 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- The median household income is $46,881, 35% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,800 (29% below North Carolina) and median rent is $880 a month.
Local data for Albemarle, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants86
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Albemarle, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,881
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$204,800
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,393), Irish Americans (1,017), Mexican Americans (789).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanly County. PPP loans are for Albemarle.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,646
23,791 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,224
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$433M
FY 2026, $6,922 per person
PPP loans
$47M
556 loans, 6,106 jobs reported
How people get to work
Albemarle, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Albemarle, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
434
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Albemarle, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Albemarle
1 in or overlapping Albemarle. Population shown
Cities near Albemarle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BadinTown | 5.1 mi | 1.8 |
| New LondonTown | 5.2 mi | 2 |
| MillingportCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.7 |
| RichfieldTown | 8.6 mi | 2.4 |
| AquadaleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.3 |
| MisenheimerVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| NorwoodTown | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| Red CrossTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| OakboroTown | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| Gold HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Mount GileadTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| LocustCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| StanfieldTown | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| TroyTown | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| RockwellTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Albemarle, NC in?
- Albemarle is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Albemarle, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Albemarle include 28001.
- What is the population of Albemarle, NC?
- About 16,762 people live in Albemarle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Albemarle?
- Nearby places include Badin (5.1 mi), New London (5.2 mi), Millingport (6.7 mi), Richfield (8.6 mi), Aquadale (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023