County ProfileNC
Burke County
Population: 87,570 · 10 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
87,570
People
Median age
44.9
Housing
Total households
36,306
Income
Median household income
$58,592
Housing
Total housing units
40,358
Employment
Employment rate
55.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21%
Healthcare
Insured population
89%
County details
Local time 01:53:44(ET)| Name | Burke |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 10total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard6 PO Box |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.746182, -81.7061795 |
| Land area | 506.2 sq miles(1,311.1 km²) |
Map of Burke county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Burke County
Compare the largest cities in Burke County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morganton | 17,474 | $51,355 | 2ZIPs |
| Valdese | 4,689 | $50,740 | 1ZIPs |
| Icard | 2,452 | $44,641 | 1ZIPs |
| Drexel | 1,760 | $61,992 | 1ZIPs |
| Hildebran | 1,679 | $55,703 | 1ZIPs |
| Connelly Springs | 1,529 | $54,620 | 1ZIPs |
| Glen Alpine | 1,529 | $69,697 | 1ZIPs |
| Rutherford College | 1,226 | $67,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Jonas Ridge | 47 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Burke County
Review the most populated postal areas across Burke County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | Morganton | $57,713 | 55,328 |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs | $54,934 | 11,835 |
| 28690 | Valdese | $67,000 | 9,124 |
| 28637 | Hildebran | $67,500 | 1,471 |
| 28619 | Drexel | $34,881 | 510 |
| 28671 | Rutherford College | $73,929 | 503 |
| 28666 | Icard | — | 118 |
| 28628 | Glen Alpine | $74,375 | 117 |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge | — | 47 |
| 28680 | Morganton | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS