Burke County ZIP Codes

List of ZIP Codes in Burke County

The following table lists ZIP Codes associated with Burke County, North Carolina, based on ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) data from the U.S. Census Bureau.


S.N. Zip Code Latitude Longitude City Population Density
1 28612 35.6641 -81.53619 Connelly Springs 11,182 54.0
2 28619 35.76013 -81.60674 Drexel 457 373.8
3 28628 35.72914 -81.77826 Glen Alpine 50 68.4
4 28637 35.71768 -81.41939 Hildebran 1,512 221.0
5 28641 35.97902 -81.89684 Jonas Ridge 71 312.8
6 28655 35.75578 -81.74212 Morganton 56,201 66.8
7 28666 35.71864 -81.47057 Icard 301 1286.4
8 28671 35.7502 -81.52668 Rutherford College 377 353.2
9 28690 35.73237 -81.5739 Valdese 9,294 166.6


About Burke County ZIP Codes

Burke County in North Carolina (NC) is served by approximately 9 ZIP Codes. These codes cover residential neighborhoods, business districts, and rural areas that fall under the county's jurisdiction.

Based on ZIP-level population estimates, the total population covered by these ZIP Codes is around 79,445 people. Population and density values vary from one ZIP Code to another, reflecting the mix of dense urban communities and lower-density suburban or rural zones.

Many of the most significant population centers in Burke County are located in cities such as Morganton, Connelly Springs, Valdese, Hildebran, Drexel. These cities and towns help define the economic and demographic character of the county.

Most ZIP Codes in Burke County, North Carolina follow the America/New_York time zone.