28671 ZIP Code, Rutherford College, NC
28671 is a ZIP code in Rutherford College, North Carolina in Burke County. It covers 0.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 28690, 28666 and 28619. 375 people live here in 106 households, fewer than in most North Carolina ZIP codes. With about 910 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $73,929, close to the North Carolina median of $72,388; the median age is 61.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rutherford College, NC
- County: Burke County
- Land area: 0.4 sq mi
- Population: 375
- Median household income: $73,929
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 375 |
| Households | 106 |
| Median household income | $73,929 |
| Income per person | $26,933 |
| Median age | 61.1 |
| Homeowners | 55.7% |
| Median home value | $317,500 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.5% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.5% |
| $25–35K | 12.3% |
| $35–50K | 1.9% |
| $50–75K | 31.1% |
| $75–100K | 2.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.0% |
| $150–200K | 18.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 2.7% |
| 10–19 | 4.8% |
| 20–24 | 15.7% |
| 25–34 | 2.4% |
| 35–44 | 7.7% |
| 45–54 | 5.9% |
| 55–64 | 25.6% |
| 65–74 | 12.8% |
| 75+ | 22.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.1% |
| Owned outright | 10.9% |
| Rented | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.3% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 13.7% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 28671
17 business establishments with 445 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 28690 — Valdese town, NC (2.9 mi)
- 28666 — Icard CDP, NC (3.8 mi)
- 28619 — Drexel town, NC (4.5 mi)
- 28667 — Rhodhiss town, NC (5.9 mi)
- 28637 — Hildebran town, NC (6.4 mi)
- 28612 — Connelly Springs town, NC (6.9 mi)
- 28638 — Hudson town, NC (7.1 mi)
- 28630 — Granite Falls town, NC (8.2 mi)
Areas that include 28671
- Valdese, NC ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Rutherford College, NC ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Burke County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- North Carolina ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 28671, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 28671 in?
- 28671 is a Rutherford College, NC mailing address. By land area, 86% lies inside Rutherford College and 14% lies inside Valdese.
- What county is 28671 in?
- 28671 is in Burke County.
- What is the population of 28671?
- About 375 people (±146), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 503.
- What is the median household income in 28671?
- $73,929 (±$17,499), compared with $72,388 for North Carolina as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 28671?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 28671 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28671?
- The closest, measured center to center: 28690 (2.9 mi, Valdese), 28666 (3.8 mi, Icard), 28619 (4.5 mi, Drexel), 28667 (5.9 mi, Rhodhiss), 28637 (6.4 mi, Hildebran) and 28612 (6.9 mi, Connelly Springs).
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