McDowell County, North Carolina ZIP codes
5 ZIP codes are in McDowell County, plus 5 that cross in from neighboring counties. It's part of the Marion, NC micro area.
- ZIP codes
- 5
- Population in these ZIPs
- 45,041
- Avg. median income
- $57,200population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 5
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ZIP codes in McDowell County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28737 PO Box | Glenwood | — | — | — |
| 28749 | Little Switzerland | 0 | — | — |
| 28752 | Marion | 30,292 | $55,783 | $236,300 |
| 28761 | Nebo | 8,150 | $54,869 | $366,900 |
| 28762 | Old Fort | 6,599 | $66,410 | $257,800 |
ZIP codes partly in McDowell County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of McDowell County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28167 | Union Mills | Rutherford County | 2,253 | $59,732 | $235,700 |
| 28655 | Morganton | Burke County | 55,100 | $57,713 | $256,300 |
| 28657 | Newland | Avery County | 8,188 | $59,702 | $292,000 |
| 28711 | Black Mountain | Buncombe County | 12,663 | $74,761 | $459,000 |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine | Mitchell County | 10,178 | $63,378 | $250,700 |
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 McDowell County
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in McDowell County, North Carolina?
5 ZIP codes are mainly in McDowell County, and 5 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in McDowell County?
ZIP codes in McDowell County use the city names Glenwood, Little Switzerland, Marion, Nebo and Old Fort.
What metro area is McDowell County in?
McDowell County is part of the Marion, NC micropolitan statistical area.