McDowell County, NC ZIP Codes
5 ZIP codes cover all or part of McDowell County, North Carolina: 28752, 28711, 28761, 28762 and 28749. The Census Bureau counts 44,817 residents in the county, with a median household income of $57,168 and a median home value of $171,100. Median household income ranges from $54,869 in 28761 to $74,761 in 28711. Its largest communities include Marion, Nebo, West Marion, Old Fort and Glenwood.
McDowell County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 44,817 |
| Households | 18,638 |
| Median household income | $57,168 |
| Median home value | $171,100 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Median rent | $806 |
All 5 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 57,704 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 23,797 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $54,869 (28761) to $74,761 (28711) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $61,059 |
| Homeowners | 74.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 46 routes, 27,081 homes (4 of 5 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in McDowell County: 28711 ($74,761)
- Most residents: 28752 (30,292 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28761 (84.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28752 (30.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 28761 (13.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28752 (41.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 28711 ($370,200)
Every ZIP code in McDowell County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28752 | Marion | 30,292 | 12,424 | $55,783 | $166,000 | 72.9% | 30.9% | 8.7% | 23 | 13,554 | 100% of its land |
| 28711 | Black Mountain | 12,663 | 5,107 | $74,761 | $370,200 | 71.7% | 17.2% | 13.2% | 11 | 7,612 | 11% of its land |
| 28761 | Nebo | 8,150 | 3,288 | $54,869 | $176,700 | 84.3% | 26.1% | 13.6% | 7 | 4,370 | 71% of its land |
| 28762 | Old Fort | 6,599 | 2,978 | $66,410 | $196,600 | 77.1% | 19.9% | 10.3% | 5 | 2,951 | 100% of its land |
| 28749 | Little Switzerland | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 73% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for McDowell 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
- Marion — 7,579 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Nebo — 1,670 residents · 1 ZIP code
- West Marion — 1,066 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Old Fort — 555 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Glenwood — 226 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in McDowell County, NC?
- 28752, 28711, 28761, 28762 and 28749. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of McDowell County?
- 44,817 residents in 18,638 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in McDowell County?
- $57,168 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $54,869 (28761) to $74,761 (28711).
- Which McDowell County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28711, at $74,761, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in McDowell County?
- For the 4 of 5 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 46 carrier routes reaching 27,081 residential and 1,408 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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