28164 is the ZIP code for Stanley, NC, in Gaston County, just south of Denver and the west shore of Lake Norman. Stanley isn't a lake town itself, but it's a short drive from the water, and it tends to offer more room and a lower price point than the towns directly on the shoreline.
If you're weighing 28164 against the towns around it, here's how the neighboring ZIP codes compare.
Denver (28037) is the nearest lake town, just north, with the most waterfront inventory of the group. Sherrills Ford (28673) and Terrell (28682) continue the shoreline further north, both quieter and more rural than Denver. Lincolnton (28092) is the Lincoln County seat, a short drive northwest and the closest thing to a town center in the area. Vale (28168) is the rural western edge of Lincoln County, for buyers prioritizing land and privacy.
Stanley is a small Gaston County town that gives buyers more house and more land for the money than the towns directly on Lake Norman, while still keeping the lake within easy reach. Kids in 28164 attend Gaston County Schools. It's also home to Gonzalez Realty's own office, right on the NC-16 Business corridor, so it's an area we know from the ground up, not just from listings data.
Want to see how 28164 compares to the towns around it? Browse all Stanley, NC listings, or explore Denver and Lincolnton directly.
Stanley, NC is in ZIP code 28164, located in Gaston County just south of Denver and Lake Norman.
Not directly. Stanley sits inland in Gaston County, a short drive south of the lake's west shore rather than right on the water.
Stanley is in Gaston County, unlike Denver, Sherrills Ford, and Terrell, which fall in Lincoln and Catawba counties.
Stanley is typically a 10 to 15 minute drive from Denver and the lake's west shore, depending on the specific neighborhood and destination.