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ZIP Code 28160
Spindale, NC, Rutherford County
Population
3,665
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
666
City
Spindale
ZIP 28160 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28160 at a glance
- ZIP 28160 (Spindale) is about 3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,868 a year, 44% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,000 (43% below North Carolina) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28160
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28160, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,868
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
27.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
124
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,866
$74.16M annual payroll
PPP loans
$8.4M
111 loans
Campaign donations
$450
44% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28160, 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 28160, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 28160
ZIP codes near 28160
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28043Forest City | 4.3 mi | 66.3 |
| 28139Rutherfordton | 4.8 mi | 181.9 |
| 28074Henrietta | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| 28019Caroleen | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| 28018Bostic | 9.4 mi | 99.5 |
| 28076Henrietta | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| 28782Rutherfordton | 10 mi | 49.1 |
| 28040Ellenboro | 11 mi | 67.8 |
| 28167Glenwood | 11 mi | 73.6 |
| 28024Cliffside | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| 28114Cliffside | 13 mi | 65.6 |
| 28722Columbus | 13 mi | 43.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28160?
- ZIP code 28160 is in Spindale, NC (Rutherford County).
- What county is ZIP code 28160 in?
- ZIP code 28160 is mostly in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28160?
- About 3,665 people live in the 28160 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.