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Belwood, NC
Town in Cleveland County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28090.
Population
893
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
1
Belwood and its ZIP codes
Belwood at a glance
- Belwood is 67% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,299 a year, 29% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,500 (26% below North Carolina) and median rent is $860 a month.
Local data for Belwood, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belwood, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,299
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$214,500
Median rent
$860/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
38.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (120), German Americans (88), Mexican Americans (59).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Belwood.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
PPP loans
$2.1M
80 loans, 304 jobs reported
How people get to work
Belwood, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.9%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 38.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belwood, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belwood, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Belwood
1 in or overlapping Belwood. Population shown
Cities near Belwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FallstonTown | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| LawndaleTown | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| CasarTown | 5.7 mi | 1.8 |
| PolkvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| DellviewTown | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| WacoTown | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| KingstownTown | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| CherryvilleCity | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| CrouseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| ShelbyCity | 13 mi | 22.4 |
| Light OakCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| LattimoreTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| MooresboroTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| LincolntonCity | 16 mi | 9 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| MaidenTown | 17 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belwood, NC in?
- Belwood is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Belwood, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belwood include 28090.
- What is the population of Belwood, NC?
- About 893 people live in Belwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belwood?
- Nearby places include Fallston (3.6 mi), Lawndale (5.1 mi), Casar (5.7 mi), Polkville (8.2 mi), Dellview (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023