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Cliffside, NC
Census-designated place in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28024.
Population
438
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
188
ZIP codes
1
Cliffside and its ZIP codes
Local data for Cliffside, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutherford County. PPP loans are for Cliffside.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,049
18,151 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,500
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $10,100 per person
PPP loans
$1.21M
2 loans, 109 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Cliffside, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
601
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
102
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cliffside, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Cliffside
1 in or overlapping Cliffside. Population shown
Cities near Cliffside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HenriettaCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CaroleenCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MooresboroTown | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 5.5 mi | 4.5 |
| EllenboroTown | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| LattimoreTown | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| Forest CityTown | 8.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Chesnee, SCCity | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| BosticTown | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| KingstownTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| SpindaleTown | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| Mayo, SCCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| ShelbyCity | 13 mi | 22.4 |
| EarlTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| PolkvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Gaffney, SCCity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cliffside, NC in?
- Cliffside is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Cliffside, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cliffside include 28024.
- What is the population of Cliffside, NC?
- About 438 people live in Cliffside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cliffside?
- Nearby places include Henrietta (2.2 mi), Caroleen (2.9 mi), Mooresboro (5.2 mi), Boiling Springs (5.5 mi), Ellenboro (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023