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ZIP code 28671: Rutherford College, NC

28671 is a ZIP code in Rutherford College, North Carolina, mainly in Burke County, part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro area. About 375 people live here.

Population
375
Median household income
$73,929
Typical home value
$317,500ACS median value
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
61.1
Homeowners
55.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 28671 details

CityRutherford College
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke County
Metro areaHickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area0.4 sq mi
Population density915 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher26% of adults 25+
Average commute26.5 minutes
Center coordinates35.75020, -81.52663

ZIP codes near 28671

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
28690Valdese, NC2.9 mi9,196
28666Icard, NC3.8 mi273
28619Drexel, NC4.5 mi487
28667Rhodhiss, NC5.9 mi301
28637Hildebran, NC6.4 mi1,911
28612Connelly Springs, NC6.9 mi11,290
28638Hudson, NC7.1 mi12,363
28630Granite Falls, NC8.2 mi19,382

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 28671?

A typical home in ZIP code 28671 is worth about $317,500 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $73,929 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 28671

What city is ZIP code 28671?

ZIP code 28671 is in Rutherford College, NC, in Burke County.

What county is ZIP code 28671 in?

28671 is mainly in Burke County, North Carolina.

What is the population of ZIP code 28671?

About 375 people live in ZIP code 28671, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 28671 in?

28671 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.