Burke County, NC ZIP Codes
14 ZIP codes cover all or part of Burke County, North Carolina. The Census Bureau counts 87,795 residents in the county, with a median household income of $58,592 and a median home value of $185,400. Median household income ranges from $54,869 in 28761 to $67,817 in 28601. Its largest communities include Morganton, Valdese, Connelly Springs, Salem and Hildebran.
Burke County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 87,795 |
| Households | 36,306 |
| Median household income | $58,592 |
| Median home value | $185,400 |
| Median age | 44.9 |
| Median rent | $884 |
All 14 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 179,832 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 73,556 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $54,869 (28761) to $67,817 (28601) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,902 |
| Homeowners | 71.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 138 routes, 80,658 homes (8 of 14 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Burke County: 28601 ($67,817)
- Most residents: 28655 (55,100 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28657 (85.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28602 (31.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 28761 (13.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28602 (40.1 years)
- Highest median home value: 28601 ($261,600)
Every ZIP code in Burke County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | Morganton | 55,100 | 22,219 | $57,713 | $191,800 | 72.7% | 25.7% | 9.0% | 40 | 25,327 | 99% of its land |
| 28601 | Hickory | 53,329 | 21,727 | $67,817 | $261,600 | 68.4% | 28.4% | 10.6% | 46 | 26,437 | 16% of its land |
| 28602 | Hickory | 31,113 | 12,005 | $62,048 | $212,900 | 62.9% | 31.3% | 10.5% | 21 | 15,047 | 19% of its land |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs | 11,290 | 4,763 | $54,934 | $162,400 | 74.7% | 26.5% | 11.8% | 9 | 4,991 | 98% of its land |
| 28690 | Valdese | 9,196 | 4,510 | $67,000 | $211,300 | 79.4% | 22.5% | 5.3% | 7 | 4,238 | 100% of its land |
| 28657 | Newland | 8,188 | 3,716 | $59,702 | $240,300 | 85.4% | 22.4% | 7.5% | 7 | 4,754 | 15% of its land |
| 28761 | Nebo | 8,150 | 3,288 | $54,869 | $176,700 | 84.3% | 26.1% | 13.6% | 7 | 4,370 | 29% of its land |
| 28637 | Hildebran | 1,911 | 772 | $67,500 | $197,900 | 70.6% | 24.5% | 4.5% | 1 | 717 | 100% of its land |
| 28619 | Drexel | 487 | 216 | $34,881 | $198,600 | 51.9% | 12.5% | 19.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28671 | Rutherford College | 375 | 106 | $73,929 | $317,500 | 55.7% | 17.9% | 6.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss | 301 | 109 | $26,354 | $121,900 | 37.6% | 32.1% | 0.0% | — | — | 13% of its land |
| 28666 | Icard | 273 | 73 | — | — | 100.0% | 82.2% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28628 | Glen Alpine | 60 | 29 | $74,375 | — | 69.0% | 31.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge | 59 | 23 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 39.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Burke County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Morganton — 17,646 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Valdese — 4,704 residents · 4 ZIP codes
- Connelly Springs — 2,427 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Salem — 2,377 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hildebran — 2,207 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Icard — 2,153 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Drexel — 2,146 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Glen Alpine — 1,991 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Rutherford College — 1,374 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Rhodhiss — 1,166 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Burke County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Burke County, NC?
- 28655, 28601, 28602, 28612, 28690, 28657, 28761, 28637, 28619, 28671, 28667, 28666, 28628 and 28641. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Burke County?
- 87,795 residents in 36,306 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Burke County?
- $58,592 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $54,869 (28761) to $67,817 (28601).
- Which Burke County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28601, at $67,817, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Burke County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Burke County?
- For the 8 of 14 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 138 carrier routes reaching 80,658 residential and 5,215 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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