Rutherford County ZIP Codes

List of ZIP Codes in Rutherford County

The following table lists ZIP Codes associated with Rutherford 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 28018 35.48458 -81.79393 Bostic 5,298 20.6
2 28019 35.28395 -81.79396 Caroleen 0 0.0
3 28024 35.24347 -81.77066 Cliffside 31 42.2
4 28040 35.38738 -81.74762 Ellenboro 7,047 40.2
5 28043 35.31301 -81.86971 Forest City 20,896 121.7
6 28074 35.23933 -81.8783 Harris 12 37.6
7 28076 35.25904 -81.79074 Henrietta 273 100.8
8 28139 35.34736 -81.99702 Rutherfordton 18,887 40.1
9 28160 35.36064 -81.92234 Spindale 3,825 268.2
10 28167 35.5062 -81.95986 Union Mills 2,217 11.6
11 28720 35.42766 -82.25145 Chimney Rock 135 5.6
12 28746 35.461 -82.16779 Lake Lure 2,734 23.5


About Rutherford County ZIP Codes

Rutherford County in North Carolina (NC) is served by approximately 12 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 61,355 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 Rutherford County are located in cities such as Forest City, Rutherfordton, Ellenboro, Bostic, Spindale. These cities and towns help define the economic and demographic character of the county.

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