Rutherford County, North Carolina ZIP codes
12 ZIP codes are in Rutherford County, plus 6 that cross in from neighboring counties. It's part of the Forest City, NC micro area.
- ZIP codes
- 12
- Population in these ZIPs
- 61,884
- Avg. median income
- $51,300population-weighted
- Cities & towns
- 12
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ZIP codes in Rutherford County
| ZIP code | City | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28018 | Bostic | 5,034 | $50,727 | $215,900 |
| 28019 | Caroleen | 0 | — | — |
| 28024 | Cliffside | 31 | — | — |
| 28040 | Ellenboro | 6,961 | $58,816 | $185,200 |
| 28043 | Forest City | 20,930 | $42,276 | $188,700 |
| 28074 | Harris | 15 | — | — |
| 28076 | Henrietta | 105 | — | — |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton | 20,008 | $56,558 | $242,600 |
| 28160 | Spindale | 3,665 | $40,868 | $152,100 |
| 28167 | Union Mills | 2,253 | $59,732 | $235,700 |
| 28720 | Chimney Rock | 138 | $63,438 | $445,500 |
| 28746 | Lake Lure | 2,744 | $70,469 | $438,000 |
ZIP codes partly in Rutherford County
These ZIP codes are mostly in a neighboring county but cover part of Rutherford County.
| ZIP code | City | County | Population | Median income | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28020 | Casar | Cleveland County | 2,240 | $59,978 | $145,300 |
| 28114 | Mooresboro | Cleveland County | 7,104 | $60,500 | $155,300 |
| 28150 | Shelby | Cleveland County | 28,142 | $55,832 | $201,600 |
| 28711 | Black Mountain | Buncombe County | 12,663 | $74,761 | $459,000 |
| 28752 | Marion | McDowell County | 30,292 | $55,783 | $236,300 |
| 28756 | Mill Spring | Polk County | 4,706 | $63,663 | $251,300 |
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 Rutherford County
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Frequently asked questions
How many ZIP codes are in Rutherford County, North Carolina?
12 ZIP codes are mainly in Rutherford County, and 6 more ZIP codes from neighboring areas reach partly into it.
What cities are in Rutherford County?
ZIP codes in Rutherford County use the city names Bostic, Caroleen, Chimney Rock, Cliffside, Ellenboro, Forest City, Harris, Henrietta, Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, Spindale and Union Mills.
What metro area is Rutherford County in?
Rutherford County is part of the Forest City, NC micropolitan statistical area.