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ZIP Code 28746
Lake Lure, NC, Rutherford County
Population
2,744
Land area
44.9sq mi
People per sq mi
61
City
Lake Lure
ZIP 28746 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28746 at a glance
- ZIP 28746 (Lake Lure) is 72% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,469, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $470,700 (63% above North Carolina) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28746
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28746, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,469
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$470,700
Prices +11.9% in a year
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
88.7%
Bachelor's or higher
46.2%
Median age
61.0
Average commute
37.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
80
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
647
$24.81M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.55M
52 loans
Campaign donations
$23.26K
45% D, 18% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28746, 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
88° / 28°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28746, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 28746
ZIP codes near 28746
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28720Chimney Rock Village | 5.7 mi | 9.3 |
| 28710Chimney Rock Village | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| 28756Columbus | 8 mi | 79.3 |
| 28735Gerton | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| 28730Fairview | 11 mi | 45.3 |
| 28762Old Fort | 12 mi | 95.5 |
| 28167Glenwood | 12 mi | 73.6 |
| 28711Black Mountain | 12 mi | 103.9 |
| 28792Edneyville | 12 mi | 102.9 |
| 28770Montreat | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| 28139Rutherfordton | 13 mi | 181.9 |
| 28757Montreat | 15 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28746?
- ZIP code 28746 is in Lake Lure, NC (Rutherford County).
- What county is ZIP code 28746 in?
- ZIP code 28746 is mostly in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28746?
- About 2,744 people live in the 28746 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.