Forest City, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Forest City, North Carolina: 28043. Together they are home to 20,930 residents in 8,271 households. That is more than the 7,363 people counted inside Forest City town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Forest City town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,363 |
| Households | 2,681 |
| Median household income | $35,524 |
| Median home value | $160,800 |
| Median age | 35.1 |
| Median rent | $813 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,930 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,271 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $42,276 (28043) to $42,276 (28043) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $42,276 |
| Homeowners | 64.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 14 routes, 8,873 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Forest City
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28043 | Forest City | 20,930 | 8,271 | $42,276 | $175,400 | 64.4% | 33.5% | 10.1% | 14 | 9,676 | 13% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Forest City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Forest City town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Forest City. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Forest City.
Counties
- Rutherford County — 14 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Forest City, NC?
- 28043. A ZIP code is listed for Forest City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Forest City town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Forest City.
- What is the population of Forest City, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 7,363 residents inside Forest City town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Forest City hold 20,930 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Forest City, NC?
- $35,524 inside Forest City town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $42,276 to $42,276.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Forest City, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 14 carrier routes reaching 8,873 residential and 801 business mailboxes.
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