County ProfileNC
Rutherford County
Population: 64,444 · 12 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
64,444
People
Median age
45.3
Housing
Total households
26,642
Income
Median household income
$51,410
Housing
Total housing units
32,775
Employment
Employment rate
51.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
88%
County details
Local time 03:02:04(ET)| Name | Rutherford |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 12total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 7 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.4027469, -81.9195825 |
| Land area | 565.4 sq miles(1,464.5 km²) |
Map of Rutherford county, North Carolina with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Rutherford County
Compare the largest cities in Rutherford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 7,377 | $35,524 | 1ZIPs |
| Spindale | 4,225 | $41,262 | 1ZIPs |
| Rutherfordton | 3,640 | $59,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Union Mills | 2,417 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Lake Lure | 1,365 | $80,357 | 1ZIPs |
| Ellenboro | 723 | $49,769 | 1ZIPs |
| Caroleen | 560 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cliffside | 530 | $51,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Henrietta | 395 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bostic | 355 | $57,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Chimney Rock | 140 | $64,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Harris | 15 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Rutherford County
Review the most populated postal areas across Rutherford County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28043 | Forest City | $42,276 | 20,183 |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton | $56,558 | 18,665 |
| 28040 | Ellenboro | $58,816 | 7,472 |
| 28018 | Bostic | $50,727 | 5,320 |
| 28160 | Spindale | $40,868 | 3,869 |
| 28746 | Lake Lure | $70,469 | 2,726 |
| 28167 | Union Mills | $59,732 | 2,417 |
| 28076 | Henrietta | — | 358 |
| 28720 | Chimney Rock | $63,438 | 125 |
| 28019 | Caroleen | — | 40 |
| 28074 | Harris | — | 15 |
| 28024 | Cliffside | — | 14 |
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