ZIP code 28018
Where is ZIP code 28018?
Bostic, North Carolina
Rutherford County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28018 belongs to Bostic, North Carolina in Rutherford County. 28018 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704, 828 and 980. About 5,034 people live in the 28018 area, where the median household income is $50,727. The closest ZIP codes are 28040 (Ellenboro, 8.5 mi south), 28167 (Union Mills, 8.9 mi west) and 28160 (Spindale, 9.1 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Bostic |
| Also accepted | Golden Valley |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 828, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.4533, -81.8118 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 280 |
Population and income in 28018
| Population | 5,034 · lower than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 51 · lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 54.5 years · higher than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $50,727 · lower than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,414 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $169,200 · lower than 71% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $870 a month |
| Housing units | 2,597 |
| Households | 2,227 (2.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 99.49 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28018. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28018
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28040 | Ellenboro, NC | 8.5 mi S | Standard |
| 28167 | Union Mills, NC | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28160 | Spindale, NC | 9.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28043 | Forest City, NC | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28020 | Casar, NC | 10.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 28136 | Polkville, NC | 11 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28139 | Rutherfordton, NC | 11 mi SW | Standard |
| 28019 | Caroleen, NC | 11.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28089 | Lattimore, NC | 12.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28076 | Henrietta, NC | 13.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28024 | Cliffside, NC | 14.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28090 | Lawndale, NC | 15.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28018 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28018
123 MAIN ST
BOSTIC NC 28018
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GOLDEN VALLEY as the city name for 28018. Avoid Bostic Yard, Corinth, Golden, Sunshine and Washburn Store: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28018-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28018?
- 28018 is a Bostic, North Carolina ZIP code. Golden Valley is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28018 in?
- ZIP code 28018 is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28018 in?
- 28018 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28018?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28018 use area codes 704, 828 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28018?
- About 5,034 people live in ZIP code 28018, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28018?
- The median household income in 28018 is $50,727 a year, lower than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28018?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28018 are 28040 (Ellenboro, 8.5 miles), 28167 (Union Mills, 8.9 miles), 28160 (Spindale, 9.1 miles) and 28043 (Forest City, 9.1 miles).