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Spindale, NC
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina. ZIP codes: 28160.
Population
4,131
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
764
ZIP codes
1
Spindale and its ZIP codes
Spindale at a glance
- Spindale is about 3.5 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,262 a year, 43% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,400 (42% below North Carolina) and median rent is $755 a month.
Local data for Spindale, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spindale, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,262
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$167,400
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (444), German Americans (284), Mexican Americans (229).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutherford County. PPP loans are for Spindale.
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
$8.4M
111 loans, 1,163 jobs reported
How people get to work
Spindale, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spindale, 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
89° / 27°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spindale, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Spindale
1 in or overlapping Spindale. Population shown
Cities near Spindale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RutherfordtonTown | 1.8 mi | 4.1 |
| RuthTown | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Forest CityTown | 3.6 mi | 8.6 |
| BosticTown | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| CaroleenCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| EllenboroTown | 9.5 mi | 1.3 |
| HenriettaCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.6 |
| CliffsideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| MooresboroTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Chesnee, SCCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| LattimoreTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| Fingerville, SCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| PolkvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| ColumbusTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| KingstownTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spindale, NC in?
- Spindale is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What ZIP codes are in Spindale, NC?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Spindale include 28160.
- What is the population of Spindale, NC?
- About 4,131 people live in Spindale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spindale?
- Nearby places include Rutherfordton (1.8 mi), Ruth (2.1 mi), Forest City (3.6 mi), Bostic (5.1 mi), Caroleen (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023