ZIP Code 28043

Located in Forest City, NC (Rutherford County)

ZIP Code 28043 (Forest City, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 20,930 residents (122 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $169,504
  • Average Household Income: $42,276

ZIP code 28043 primarily serves Forest City, NC in Rutherford County. An estimated 20,930 people live within this area, with about 122 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28043, the average price is around $169,504. That makes local housing 36% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 45% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28043 earns about $42,276 a year. This income is 39% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 46% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 20,930
Median Household Income $42,276
Median Home Value $169,504
Median Age 40.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$26,371
Labor Force Participation60.5%
Unemployment Rate6.0%
Average Commute Time23.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate64.4%
Median Rent$783
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)30.5%
Total Housing Units8,271

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityForest City
CountyRutherford
County FIPS37161
Metro Area (CBSA)Forest City, NC
Population Density121.9/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)35.3130, -81.8697
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.05
Dual Income Families44.9%

Marital Status

Married41.5%
Never Married31.5%
Divorced20.1%
Widowed6.9%

Gender

Male46.6%
Female53.4%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)14.8%
Poverty Rate22.3%

Key Population Groups

Veterans6.3%
Disabled Population19.8%
Limited English Proficiency2.5%

All ZIP Codes in Forest City

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28043 Current 20,930 $42,276 $169,504

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29322 Campobello, SC 19.8 miles 10,931
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29303 Spartanburg, SC 22.7 miles 28,381
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29378 Una, SC 24.6 miles 261
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29306 Spartanburg, SC 29.1 miles 16,714
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28667 Rhodhiss, NC 40.4 miles 301
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