ZIP Code 28043 - Forest City North Carolina

ZIP Code 28043 is located in Forest City North Carolina. Portions of 28043 are also in Spindale and Caroleen and Cool Spring Township and Sulphur Springs Township and High Shoals Township and Logan Store Township and Rutherfordton Township. 28043 is entirely within Rutherford County. Regionally, it is located in the Asheville Area.

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ZIP Code 28043 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameForest City
Primary CountyRutherford County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)21,264
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
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28043 Demographics

28043 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28043 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28043 is White. The current unemployment level in 28043 is 5.3%.

Population21,264
Population Growth Rate0.83%
Population Density310 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,980
Percentage High Income Households0.5%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$40,326
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$43,260
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)5.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 76.41%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 66.90%

28043 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White15,76576.41%
Black2,78213.48%
Hispanic1,8318.87%
Asian2231.08%
Native American310.15%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

28043 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,85172.56%
Black31812.47%
Hispanic36814.43%
Asian70.27%
Native American60.24%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.04%

28043 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,18710.24%
Bachelor Degree1,19510.31%
High School Diploma3,70931.99%
No High School Diploma2942.54%
GED or Alternate5104.4%
1 or More Years of College2,73723.6%
Associates Degree1,16210.02%
Masters Degree6545.64%
Professional Degree710.61%
Doctorate Degree770.66%

28043 Geography

Coordinates35.31079865,-81.87137604
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 28043
RegionAsheville Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaForest City, NC
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area69 Square Miles

28043 Politics

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28043 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 11 - 20
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45b - Southern Outer Piedmont

28043 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)27293643536165645845362946
Avg Max Temp (°F)51556372798689878273625371
Avg Precip (In.)4.664.255.33.734.824.344.44.414.144.123.893.9952.06

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