Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby is a city in Cleveland County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 22,010 in 2023. It sits at 35.2904, -81.5456 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Shelby |
| Type | city |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cleveland County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 22,010 |
| Land area | 22.35 sq mi (57.90 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.2904, -81.5456 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 28150, 28151, 28152 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Shelby
Shelby covers 3 ZIP codes: 28150, 28151, 28152. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Shelby?
Shelby is located in North Carolina, in Cleveland County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Patterson Springs 7 km · NCKingstown 10 km · NCLattimore 11 km · NCBoiling Springs 12 km · NCWaco 13 km · NCLawndale 14 km · NCMooresboro 14 km · NCGrover 15 km · NC
Other places in Cleveland County
Kings Mountain 11,823Boiling Springs 4,637Belwood 875Grover 813Kingstown 666Fallston 636Patterson Springs 584Lawndale 577Polkville 523Lattimore 423
Frequently asked questions
What county is Shelby, NC in?
Shelby is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Shelby, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 22,010.
What time zone is Shelby in?
Shelby is in the America/New_York time zone.