ZIP Code 28655

Located in Morganton, NC (Burke County)

ZIP Code 28655 (Morganton, NC): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 55,100 residents (66 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $188,316
  • Average Household Income: $57,713

ZIP code 28655 primarily serves Morganton, NC in Burke County. An estimated 55,100 people live within this area, with about 66 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 28655, the average price is around $188,316. That makes local housing 28% lower than the North Carolina average of $263,358, and 39% lower than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 28655 earns about $57,713 a year. This income is 17% lower than the average family in North Carolina ($69,142), and 27% lower than the national average ($78,686).

Population 55,100
Median Household Income $57,713
Median Home Value $188,316
Median Age 44.3 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$32,150
Labor Force Participation57.0%
Unemployment Rate4.3%
Average Commute Time22.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate72.7%
Median Rent$905
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)24.7%
Total Housing Units22,219

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityMorganton
CountyBurke
County FIPS37023
Metro Area (CBSA)Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Combined Area (CSA)Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC
Population Density65.5/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)35.7558, -81.7421
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size2.84
Dual Income Families46.7%

Marital Status

Married48.8%
Never Married30.2%
Divorced14.5%
Widowed6.5%

Gender

Male51.5%
Female48.5%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)13.8%
Poverty Rate18.4%

Key Population Groups

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

All ZIP Codes in Morganton

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
28655 Current 55,100 $57,713 $188,316
28680 - - -

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