Sterling, North Carolina
Sterling: a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
About
Sterling is a city located in the county of Mecklenburg in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1082,-80.8865 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:46:23 (10th November 2026) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sterling is located at 35°6'30"N 80°53'11"W (35.1082000, -80.8864600).
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Weather
74°F
Sunny
1 to 6 mph SW
Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sterling, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 459064 | Empire Beauty School-Pineville | Charlotte (NC) | 28226 |
| 482565 | DeVry University-North Carolina | Charlotte (NC) | 28273 |
| 489344 | Chamberlain University-North Carolina | Charlotte (NC) | 28273 |
| 451352 | Southeastern Institute-Charlotte | Charlotte (NC) | 28217 |
| 484729 | University of Phoenix-North Carolina | Charlotte (NC) | 28273 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sterling, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pinevill Post Office | Pineville (NC) | 28134 |
| Carmel Road New Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28226 |
| Starmoun Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28217 |
| Minuet Annex Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28217 |
| Ballantyn Post Office | Charlotte (NC) | 28277 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Sterling, Illinois city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 14,313 people.
- Sterling, Colorado city in Colorado. with a population of 14,078 people.
- Sterling, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 8,166 people.
- Sterling, Ohio unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States. with a population of 4,577 people.
- Sterling, Connecticut town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 3,764 people.
- Sterling, New York town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. with a population of 3,023 people.
- Sterling, Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,420 people.
Other cities in Mecklenburg County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mecklenburg County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Huntersville | 59,095 | The most populous city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. |
| Matthews | 33,718 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Cornelius | 30,804 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Mint Hill | 28,109 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Pineville | 9,185 | A city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina |