Ruth, NC ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Ruth, North Carolina: 28139. Together they are home to 20,008 residents in 8,124 households. That is more than the 510 people counted inside Ruth town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Ruth town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 510 |
| Households | 198 |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $138,300 |
| Median age | 35 |
| Median rent | $675 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 20,008 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,124 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $56,558 (28139) to $56,558 (28139) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $56,558 |
| Homeowners | 78.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 16 routes, 8,893 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Ruth
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28139 | Rutherfordton | 20,008 | 8,124 | $56,558 | $240,200 | 78.6% | 22.9% | 11.8% | 16 | 9,344 | 0% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Ruth when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ruth town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ruth. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Ruth.
Counties
- Rutherford County — 14 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ruth, NC?
- 28139. A ZIP code is listed for Ruth when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ruth town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ruth.
- What is the population of Ruth, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 510 residents inside Ruth town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Ruth hold 20,008 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Ruth, NC?
- $51,250 inside Ruth town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $56,558 to $56,558.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ruth, NC?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 16 carrier routes reaching 8,893 residential and 451 business mailboxes.
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