Burke County, North Carolina ZIP codes
11 ZIP codes are in Burke County, plus 8 that cross in from neighboring counties. It's part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area.
- ZIP codes
- 11
- Population in these ZIPs
- 78,751
- Avg. median income
- $58,600population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 10
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ZIP codes in Burke County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28612 | Connelly Springs | 11,290 | $54,934 | $236,200 |
| 28619 | Drexel | 487 | $34,881 | $198,600 |
| 28628 | Glen Alpine | 60 | $74,375 | — |
| 28637 | Hildebran | 1,911 | $67,500 | $197,900 |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge | 59 | — | — |
| 28647 PO Box | Linville Falls | — | — | — |
| 28655 | Morganton | 55,100 | $57,713 | $256,300 |
| 28666 | Icard | 273 | — | — |
| 28671 | Rutherford College | 375 | $73,929 | $317,500 |
| 28680 PO Box | Morganton | — | — | — |
| 28690 | Valdese | 9,196 | $67,000 | $245,900 |
ZIP codes partly in Burke County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of Burke County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28090 | Lawndale | Cleveland County | 7,268 | $57,714 | $167,600 |
| 28168 | Vale | Lincoln County | 10,484 | $61,220 | $291,900 |
| 28601 | Hickory | Catawba County | 53,329 | $67,817 | $303,800 |
| 28602 | Hickory | Catawba County | 31,113 | $62,048 | $250,100 |
| 28645 | Lenoir | Caldwell County | 45,997 | $51,650 | $215,100 |
| 28657 | Newland | Avery County | 8,188 | $59,702 | $292,000 |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss | Caldwell County | 301 | $26,354 | $121,900 |
| 28761 | Nebo | McDowell County | 8,150 | $54,869 | $366,900 |
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
Cities and towns in Burke County
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in Burke County, North Carolina?
11 ZIP codes are mainly in Burke County, and 8 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in Burke County?
ZIP codes in Burke County use the city names Connelly Springs, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Hildebran, Icard, Jonas Ridge, Linville Falls, Morganton, Rutherford College and Valdese.
What metro area is Burke County in?
Burke County is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan statistical area.