ZIP Code 28139 is 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 and Gilkey Township and Logan Store Township and Morgan Township (Rutherford County) and Camp Creek Township and Cooper Gap Township and Chimney Rock Township and White Oak Township (Polk County). 28139 is primarily within Rutherford County, with some portions in Polk County. Regionally, 28139 is located in the Asheville Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Rutherfordton |
| Primary County | Rutherford County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 18,624 |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Current Time | EST |
28139 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 28139 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28139 is White. The current unemployment level in 28139 is 3.2%.
| Population | 18,624 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.01% |
| Population Density | 106 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,783 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $45,605 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $388,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 3.2% |
| 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 | 8.92% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,707 | 14.43% |
| High School Diploma | 3,670 | 31.03% |
| No High School Diploma | 237 | 2% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,053 | 8.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,734 | 14.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,457 | 12.32% |
| Masters Degree | 587 | 4.96% |
| Professional Degree | 234 | 1.98% |
| Doctorate Degree | 92 | 0.78% |
| Coordinates | 35.34982300,-81.99418640 |
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| Cities/Towns in 28139 | Spindale, Ruth, Rutherfordton Township, Green Hill Township, Sulphur Springs Township, Union Township (Rutherford County), Green Creek Township, Gilkey Township, Logan Store Township, Morgan Township (Rutherford County), Camp Creek Township, Cooper Gap Township, Chimney Rock Township, White Oak Township (Polk County) |
| Region | Asheville Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Forest City, NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard 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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