County ProfileNC
Polk County
Population: 19,328 · 4 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
19,328
People
Median age
54.9
Housing
Total households
8,976
Income
Median household income
$67,758
Housing
Total housing units
11,042
Employment
Employment rate
51%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
36.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.1%
County details
Local time 01:53:38(ET)| Name | Polk |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 4total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.2779011, -82.1676211 |
| Land area | 237.7 sq miles(615.6 km²) |
Map of Polk county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Polk County
Compare the largest cities in Polk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Spring | 4,156 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Tryon | 1,562 | $57,721 | 1ZIPs |
| Columbus | 1,060 | $60,169 | 1ZIPs |
| Saluda | 631 | $52,137 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Polk County
Review the most populated postal areas across Polk 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