28043 ZIP Code – Forest City, North Carolina
ZIP Code 28043 is located in Forest City, North Carolina and has a population of approximately 21,264 residents. The median household income is $43,770.
This ZIP code is part of Rutherford County. Nearby ZIP codes include 28160, 28019, 28074.
ZIP Code 28043 Data
Population
21,264
Median Household Income
$43,770
Median Home Value
$150,000
Median Rent
$723
Median Age
40.3
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Poverty Rate
23.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
County
Rutherford County
State
North Carolina
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ZIP 28043 vs. North Carolina vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 28043 | NC Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $63k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $150k | $213k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $723 | $968 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.3 | 43.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | 15.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.9% | 26.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 28160 – Spindale
- 28019 – Caroleen
- 28074 – Harris
- 28076 – Henrietta
- 28024 – Cliffside
- 28139 – Rutherfordton
- 28040 – Ellenboro
- 28114 – Mooresboro
- 28089 – Lattimore
- 28017 – Boiling Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28160 | SPINDALE | 3,957 | $38,170 |
| 28019 | CAROLEEN | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28074 | HARRIS | Not provided | Not provided |
| 28076 | HENRIETTA | 152 | Not provided |
| 28024 | CLIFFSIDE | 24 | Not provided |