ZIP code 28167
Where is ZIP code 28167?
Union Mills, North Carolina
Rutherford County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28167 belongs to Union Mills, North Carolina in Rutherford County. 28167 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 code 828. About 2,253 people live in the 28167 area, where the median household income is $59,732. The closest ZIP codes are 28139 (Rutherfordton, 7.1 mi south), 28160 (Spindale, 8.2 mi south) and 28018 (Bostic, 8.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 28167 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Union Mills |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.4732, -81.9685 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 281 |
Population and income in 28167
| Population | 2,253 · lower than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 31 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.4 years · higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $59,732 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,570 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $234,500 · higher than 55% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,252 |
| Households | 933 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 99% / 1.4% |
| Land area | 73.56 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28167. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28167
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28139 | Rutherfordton, NC | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28160 | Spindale, NC | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28018 | Bostic, NC | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28746 | Lake Lure, NC | 11.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28043 | Forest City, NC | 12.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28761 | Nebo, NC | 14.3 mi N | Standard |
| 28756 | Mill Spring, NC | 14.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 28752 | Marion, NC | 14.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28040 | Ellenboro, NC | 14.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28762 | Old Fort, NC | 15 mi NW | Standard |
| 28720 | Chimney Rock, NC | 15.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28019 | Caroleen, NC | 16.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28167 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28167
123 MAIN ST
UNION MILLS NC 28167
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28167-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28167?
- 28167 is a Union Mills, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28167 in?
- ZIP code 28167 is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28167 in?
- 28167 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28167?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28167 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28167?
- About 2,253 people live in ZIP code 28167, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28167?
- The median household income in 28167 is $59,732 a year, lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28167?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28167 are 28139 (Rutherfordton, 7.1 miles), 28160 (Spindale, 8.2 miles), 28018 (Bostic, 8.9 miles) and 28746 (Lake Lure, 11.8 miles).