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ZIP Code 28040
Ellenboro, NC, Rutherford County
Population
6,961
Land area
67.8sq mi
People per sq mi
103
City
Ellenboro
ZIP 28040 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28040 at a glance
- ZIP 28040 (Ellenboro) is 53% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,816, 19% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,500 (41% below North Carolina) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28040
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28040, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,816
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$169,500
Prices -10.6% in a year
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
25.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
68
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
299
$13.25M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.42M
34 loans
Campaign donations
$4,818
7% D, 45% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28040, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
601
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
102
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28040, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 28040
ZIP codes near 28040
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28136Polkville | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 28089Lattimore | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| 28018Bostic | 7.2 mi | 99.5 |
| 28019Caroleen | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| 28043Forest City | 8.9 mi | 66.3 |
| 28150Kingstown | 8.9 mi | 109.5 |
| 28114Cliffside | 9.2 mi | 65.6 |
| 28076Henrietta | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| 28024Cliffside | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| 28017Boiling Springs | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| 28160Spindale | 11 mi | 5.5 |
| 28020Casar | 11 mi | 46.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28040?
- ZIP code 28040 is in Ellenboro, NC (Rutherford County).
- What county is ZIP code 28040 in?
- ZIP code 28040 is mostly in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28040?
- About 6,961 people live in the 28040 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.