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ZIP Code 28139
Rutherfordton, NC, Rutherford County
Population
20,008
Land area
181.9sq mi
People per sq mi
110
City
Rutherfordton
ZIP 28139 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28139 at a glance
- ZIP 28139 (Rutherfordton) is 50% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,558 a year, 22% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,200 (17% below North Carolina) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28139
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28139, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,558
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$240,200
Prices +7.6% in a year
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
26.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
364
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
4,410
$205M annual payroll
PPP loans
$17.74M
288 loans
Campaign donations
$57.24K
12% D, 44% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28139, 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
89° / 27°F
52.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28139, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities in ZIP 28139
ZIP codes near 28139
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28160Spindale | 4.8 mi | 5.5 |
| 28782Rutherfordton | 7.1 mi | 49.1 |
| 28043Forest City | 7.9 mi | 66.3 |
| 28722Columbus | 9.2 mi | 43.9 |
| 28074Henrietta | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| 28756Columbus | 11 mi | 79.3 |
| 28167Glenwood | 12 mi | 73.6 |
| 28746Lake Lure | 13 mi | 44.9 |
| 28019Caroleen | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| 28076Henrietta | 13 mi | 1 |
| 28018Bostic | 14 mi | 99.5 |
| 29338Fingerville | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28139?
- ZIP code 28139 is in Rutherfordton, NC (Rutherford County).
- What county is ZIP code 28139 in?
- ZIP code 28139 is mostly in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28139?
- About 20,008 people live in the 28139 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.