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ZIP Code 28761
Nebo, NC, McDowell County
Population
8,150
Land area
103.8sq mi
People per sq mi
79
City
Nebo
ZIP 28761 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 28761 at a glance
- ZIP 28761 (Nebo) is 64% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,869, 24% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $176,700 (39% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,088 a month.
Local data for ZIP 28761
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 28761, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,869
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$176,700
Prices -13.4% in a year
Median rent
$1,088/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
29.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
80
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
764
$38.62M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.72M
89 loans
Campaign donations
$44.04K
27% D, 37% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 28761, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
653
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 28°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 28761, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 28761
ZIP codes near 28761
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 28628Glen Alpine | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| 28655Morganton | 11 mi | 325 |
| 28752Marion | 11 mi | 249.1 |
| 28167Glenwood | 13 mi | 73.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 28761?
- ZIP code 28761 is in Nebo, NC (McDowell County).
- What county is ZIP code 28761 in?
- ZIP code 28761 is mostly in McDowell County, North Carolina.
- How many people live in ZIP code 28761?
- About 8,150 people live in the 28761 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.