Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
7,377
People
Median age
35.1
Housing
Total households
2,681
Income
Median household income
$35,524
Housing
Total housing units
3,335
Employment
Employment rate
48.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14.7%
Healthcare
Insured population
85.9%
City details
Local time 01:53:42(ET)| Location | Forest City, NC |
|---|---|
| Population (ZIP areas) | 20,183(sum of local ZIP code populations) |
| Total ZIP codes | 1total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 1 Standard |
| County | Rutherford |
| Area code | |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 35.3123873, -81.870315 |
| Land area | 66.3 sq miles(171,677,164 m²) |
Map of Forest City, North Carolina with ZIP codes
ZIP Codes in Forest City
Explore the ZIP codes that make up Forest City. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.
| ZIP | Type | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28043 | Standard | $42,276 | 20,183 |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP type legend
- Standard: residential and business delivery areas
- PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
- Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)
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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