County ProfileNC
McDowell County
Population: 44,578 · 5 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
44,578
People
Median age
44.3
Housing
Total households
18,638
Income
Median household income
$57,168
Housing
Total housing units
21,575
Employment
Employment rate
52.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.5%
County details
Local time 02:49:01(ET)| Name | McDowell |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 5total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 3 Standard2 PO Box |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.6822683, -82.0480453 |
| Land area | 440 sq miles(1,139.5 km²) |
Map of McDowell county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in McDowell County
Compare the largest cities in McDowell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 7,717 | $51,314 | 1ZIPs |
| Nebo | 1,790 | $50,139 | 1ZIPs |
| Old Fort | 811 | $47,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Glenwood | 501 | $120,694 | 1ZIPs |
| Little Switzerland | 157 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in McDowell County
Review the most populated postal areas across McDowell County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
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