Albemarle North Carolina Map

About Albemarle, North Carolina

Albemarle is a locality in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 16,762. The population density is 354.5 people per km². Albemarle is located at 35.3501°N, 80.2001°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28001.

Albemarle unfolds across rolling Piedmont terrain, a landscape where the gentle swell of the land prepares the eye for the distant, hazy blue of the Uwharrie Mountains. It lies 21.8 miles east of Concord, NC (from Concord, NC: bearing 101°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north-east of Hills. Here, the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that deepens with the approach of evening, when the sun, a molten coin, sinks low and casts long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of fields and scattered woodlands. The character of Albemarle is one of quiet resilience, a place where the seasons turn with a predictable grace, marked by the vibrant greens of spring giving way to the sun-baked golds of summer, and finally the crisp, rust-colored hues of autumn. Albemarle's story is deeply entwined with the rich veins of gold that once drew prospectors and shaped its early economy, a legacy still whispered in the names of local businesses and the enduring spirit of enterprise. Though the boom times of mining have long since passed, the industrious heart of Albemarle beats on, now fueled by a diverse agricultural base and a growing manufacturing sector that brings a steady hum to the workday. This is a place where the confluence of history and commerce is palpable, where old brick buildings that witnessed the gold rush stand alongside modern facilities, all contributing to the town's enduring vitality and its distinct, unhurried rhythm.

About This Albemarle Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Albemarle, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Albemarle and Stanly County.

Detailed location data for Albemarle includes the ZIP code (28804), telephone area code (828, 704, 980), county seat of Stanly County (Albemarle), and school district assignment (Stanly County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Albemarle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.