Valdese, NC ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes serve Valdese, North Carolina: 28655, 28612, 28690 and 28671. Together they are home to 75,961 residents in 31,598 households. That is more than the 4,704 people counted inside Valdese town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $54,934 in 28612 to $67,000 in 28690.
Valdese town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,704 |
| Households | 2,378 |
| Median household income | $50,740 |
| Median home value | $209,800 |
| Median age | 52.6 |
| Median rent | $665 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 75,961 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,598 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $54,934 (28612) to $67,000 (28690) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $58,623 |
| Homeowners | 73.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 56 routes, 32,944 homes (3 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Valdese: 28690 ($67,000)
- Most residents: 28655 (55,100 people)
- Highest homeownership: 28690 (79.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 28612 (26.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 28612 (11.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 28612 (43.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 28690 ($211,300)
Every ZIP code in Valdese
| 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 | 0% of its land |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs | 11,290 | 4,763 | $54,934 | $162,400 | 74.7% | 26.5% | 11.8% | 9 | 4,991 | 1% of its land |
| 28690 | Valdese | 9,196 | 4,510 | $67,000 | $211,300 | 79.4% | 22.5% | 5.3% | 7 | 4,238 | 27% of its land; mailing city |
| 28671 | Rutherford College | 375 | 106 | $73,929 | $317,500 | 55.7% | 17.9% | 6.4% | — | — | 14% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Valdese when at least 10% of its land lies inside Valdese town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Valdese. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Valdese.
Counties
- Burke County — 14 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Morganton — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Valdese, NC?
- 28655, 28612, 28690 and 28671. A ZIP code is listed for Valdese when at least 10% of its land lies inside Valdese town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Valdese.
- What is the population of Valdese, NC?
- The Census Bureau counts 4,704 residents inside Valdese town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 4 ZIP codes that serve Valdese hold 75,961 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Valdese, NC?
- $50,740 inside Valdese town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $54,934 to $67,000.
- Which Valdese ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 28690, at $67,000, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Valdese, NC?
- For the 3 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 56 carrier routes reaching 32,944 residential and 1,608 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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