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ZIP Code 28756
Columbus, NC, Polk County
Population
4,706
Land area
79.3sq mi
People per sq mi
59
City
Columbus
ZIP 28756 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28756 at a glance
- ZIP 28756 (Columbus) is 73% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,663, 12% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,600 (4% below North Carolina) and median rent is $644 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28756
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28756, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,663
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$277,600
Median rent
$644/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
33.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
66
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
493
$21.35M annual payroll
PPP loans
$8.34M
62 loans
Campaign donations
$18.54K
26% D, 36% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28756, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
386
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
59.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28756, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 28756
ZIP codes near 28756
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28720Chimney Rock Village | 6.7 mi | 9.3 |
| 28746Lake Lure | 8 mi | 44.9 |
| 28710Chimney Rock Village | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| 28773Saluda | 9.3 mi | 48.3 |
| 28731Dana | 9.6 mi | 33.1 |
| 28792Edneyville | 10 mi | 102.9 |
| 28139Rutherfordton | 11 mi | 181.9 |
| 28722Columbus | 12 mi | 43.9 |
| 28782Rutherfordton | 12 mi | 49.1 |
| 28735Gerton | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| 28726East Flat Rock | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| 28730Fairview | 15 mi | 45.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28756?
- ZIP code 28756 is in Columbus, NC (Polk County).
- What county is ZIP code 28756 in?
- ZIP code 28756 is mostly in Polk County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28756?
- About 4,706 people live in the 28756 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.