| ZIP Code | 28139 |
| ZIP Code Name | Rutherfordton |
| Primary County | Rutherford County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 19,271 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28139 is a United States ZIP Code located in Rutherfordton North Carolina. Portions of 28139 are also in Spindale and Ruth and Rutherfordton Township and Green Hill Township and Sulphur Springs Township and Union Township (Rutherford County) and Green Creek Township. 28139 is primarily within Rutherford County with some portions in Polk County. 28139 is within the Asheville Area.
28139 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 28139 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28139 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28139 is White. The current unemployment level in 28139 is 5.3%.
| Population | 19,271 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.01% |
| Population Density | 110 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,783 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $45,605 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $53,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 91.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.42% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,614 | 91.07% |
| Black | 1,006 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 704 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,428 | 78.94% |
| Black | 231 | 12.77% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 7.68% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,055 | 8.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,707 | 14.42% |
| High School Diploma | 3,670 | 31.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 237 | 2% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,053 | 8.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,734 | 14.65% |
| Associates Degree | 1,457 | 12.31% |
| Masters Degree | 587 | 4.96% |
| Professional Degree | 234 | 1.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 92 | 0.78% |
| Coordinates | 35.34982300,-81.99418640 |
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| Region | Asheville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Forest City, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 176 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 45a - Southern Inner Piedmont | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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