ZIP Code 28655 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMorganton
Primary CountyBurke County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)56,692
Area Code(s)828
Current Time
EST

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28655 Demographics

28655 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 28655 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28655 is White. The current unemployment level in 28655 is 4.3%.

Population56,692
Population Growth Rate2.60%
Population Density174 People per Square Mile
Total Households21,144
Percentage High Income Households1.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$45,725
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$458,860
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)4.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 79.27%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 58.33%

28655 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White44,42079.17%
Black4,8478.64%
Hispanic4,6048.21%
Asian1,3892.48%
Native American7791.39%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander700.12%

28655 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White4,41562.37%
Black4656.57%
Hispanic1,81625.65%
Asian3555.01%
Native American140.2%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander140.2%

28655 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2,5488.59%
Bachelor Degree4,11813.89%
High School Diploma8,62629.09%
No High School Diploma4501.52%
GED or Alternate2,3738%
1 or More Years of College4,73815.98%
Associates Degree4,35914.7%
Masters Degree1,7886.03%
Professional Degree3571.2%
Doctorate Degree2930.99%

28655 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion45e - Northern Inner Piedmont

28655 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)26283543526165645744352845
Avg Max Temp (°F)49546271788589878071615270
Avg Precip (In.)4.314.084.863.824.644.634.073.824.213.863.83.6549.73

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