ZIP code 28655: Morganton, NC
28655 is a ZIP code in Morganton, North Carolina, mainly in Burke County, part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. About 55,100 people live here.
- Population
- 55,100
- Median household income
- $57,713
- Typical home value
- $256,300+1.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $905gross, per month
- Median age
- 44.3
- Homeowners
- 72.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 28655 details
| City | Morganton |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke County (also partly Caldwell County, McDowell County) |
| Metro area | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC |
| Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 325 sq mi, plus 2.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 170 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.76327, -81.74986 |
Median rent in 28655 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $667/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $877/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $944/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,287/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 28655
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28628 | Glen Alpine, NC | 2.8 mi | 60 |
| 28680 | Morganton, NC | 3.2 mi | — |
| 28619 | Drexel, NC | 8.0 mi | 487 |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 10.1 mi | 9,196 |
| 28761 | Nebo, NC | 10.1 mi | 8,150 |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 12.5 mi | 375 |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 14.2 mi | 11,290 |
| 28633 | Lenoir, NC | 15.7 mi | — |
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
Buying a home in 28655?
A typical home in ZIP code 28655 is worth about $256,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $57,713 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with North Carolina average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 28655
What city is ZIP code 28655?
ZIP code 28655 is in Morganton, NC, in Burke County.
What county is ZIP code 28655 in?
28655 is mainly in Burke County, North Carolina, and partly in Caldwell County and McDowell County.
What is the population of ZIP code 28655?
About 55,100 people live in ZIP code 28655, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 28655 in?
28655 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Morganton have?
Morganton, NC also uses 28680.