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Spindale

A town of 4,131 people in North Carolina
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Conserved land0.9%31 of 3,447 acres
Trails0.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves28 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Spindale

Town in North Carolina, United States
4,225Population
5.4 sq miArea
1,089 ftElevation

Spindale is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,225 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code28160
Area code828
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Housing in Spindale

$148K▲ 4.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Spindale home is worth about $148,000, up 4.8% in a year, 56% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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School Grade B-

The public schools Spindale’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 51% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

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