28043 ZIP Code – Forest City, North Carolina
ZIP code 28043 is a large ZIP code located in Forest City, North Carolina, within Rutherford County with a population of approximately 21,264 residents. The median household income of $43,770 is below the North Carolina average and well below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $150,000, well below the national average, with 64.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $723 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.5%, which is above the U.S. rate. An estimated 23.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.9%, below the national average. At 40.3, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 28160, 28019, 28074.
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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 |