Forest City, NC micro area ZIP codes
The Forest City, NC micropolitan statistical area (CBSA 22580) covers 1 county in North Carolina and 12 ZIP codes.
- ZIP codes
- 12
- Population
- 61,884
- Avg. median income
- $51,300population-weighted
- Counties
- 1
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Counties in the Forest City, NC area
ZIP codes in the Forest City, NC area
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28018 | Bostic | Rutherford County | 5,034 | $50,727 | $215,900 |
| 28019 | Caroleen | Rutherford County | 0 | — | — |
| 28024 | Cliffside | Rutherford County | 31 | — | — |
| 28040 | Ellenboro | Rutherford County | 6,961 | $58,816 | $185,200 |
| 28043 | Forest City | Rutherford County | 20,930 | $42,276 | $188,700 |
| 28074 | Harris | Rutherford County | 15 | — | — |
| 28076 | Henrietta | Rutherford County | 105 | — | — |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton | Rutherford County | 20,008 | $56,558 | $242,600 |
| 28160 | Spindale | Rutherford County | 3,665 | $40,868 | $152,100 |
| 28167 | Union Mills | Rutherford County | 2,253 | $59,732 | $235,700 |
| 28720 | Chimney Rock | Rutherford County | 138 | $63,438 | $445,500 |
| 28746 | Lake Lure | Rutherford County | 2,744 | $70,469 | $438,000 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in the Forest City, NC micro area?
12 ZIP codes, based on each ZIP code's main county.
Which counties make up the Forest City, NC area?
Rutherford County.
What is an MSA?
A metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a core city of 50,000+ people plus the surrounding counties tied to it by commuting, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Micropolitan areas have a core of 10,000–50,000. Together they are called core-based statistical areas (CBSAs).