ZIP code 28139
Where is ZIP code 28139?
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherford County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28139 belongs to Rutherfordton, North Carolina in Rutherford County. 28139 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 828 and 864. About 20,008 people live in the 28139 area, where the median household income is $56,558. The closest ZIP codes are 28160 (Spindale, 3.1 mi east), 28167 (Union Mills, 7.1 mi north) and 28043 (Forest City, 8.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28139 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rutherfordton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 828, 864 |
| Coordinates | 35.3706, -81.9781 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 281 |
Population and income in 28139
| Population | 20,008 · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 110 · lower than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.6 years · higher than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $56,558 · lower than 70% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,008 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $240,200 · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $818 a month |
| Housing units | 9,103 |
| Households | 8,124 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 181.86 sq mi (plus 0.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28139. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28139
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28160 | Spindale, NC | 3.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28167 | Union Mills, NC | 7.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28043 | Forest City, NC | 8.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 28756 | Mill Spring, NC | 10.3 mi W | Standard |
| 28018 | Bostic, NC | 11 mi NE | Standard |
| 28074 | Harris, NC | 11.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28040 | Ellenboro, NC | 12 mi E | Standard |
| 28019 | Caroleen, NC | 12 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28746 | Lake Lure, NC | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28076 | Henrietta, NC | 12.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28024 | Cliffside, NC | 14.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28722 | Columbus, NC | 14.8 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28139 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28139
123 MAIN ST
RUTHERFORDTON NC 28139
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Gilkey, Logan Station, Ruth, Shingle Hollow and Westminster: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28139-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28139?
- 28139 is a Rutherfordton, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28139 in?
- ZIP code 28139 is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28139 in?
- 28139 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28139?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28139 use area codes 828 and 864.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28139?
- About 20,008 people live in ZIP code 28139, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28139?
- The median household income in 28139 is $56,558 a year, lower than 70% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28139?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28139 are 28160 (Spindale, 3.1 miles), 28167 (Union Mills, 7.1 miles), 28043 (Forest City, 8.1 miles) and 28756 (Mill Spring, 10.3 miles).