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Stanly County, NC
12 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Stanly County, North Carolina.
Population
64,651
Land area
395sq mi
People per sq mi
164
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Stanly County
Stanly County at a glance
- Stanly County is 26% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,704, 16% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,400 (16% below North Carolina) and median rent is $861 a month.
- Its largest cities are Albemarle (16,762), Locust (5,840) and Oakboro (2,683).
Local data for Stanly County, NC
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools28
- Colleges2
- Libraries6
- Banks17
- Post Offices10
- Parks37
- Grocery Stores35
- Restaurants164
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Stanly County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,704
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$242,400
Prices +1.0% in a year
Median rent
$861/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,997), Irish Americans (4,260), Mexican Americans (2,513).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$86.8M
1,156 loans, 11,087 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$286K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stanly County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stanly County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
434
Most often 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 zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stanly County, 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
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stanly County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stanly County, NC?
- Albemarle is the largest city or town in Stanly County, with about 16,762 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stanly County?
- Stanly County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 28001, 28009, 28097, 28109, 28127.
- What is the population of Stanly County, NC?
- About 64,651 people live in Stanly County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stanly County?
- Stanly County borders Union County, Cabarrus County, Davidson County, Rowan County, Richmond County, Montgomery County, Anson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023