ZIP code 28655
Where is ZIP code 28655?
Morganton, North Carolina
Burke County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28655 belongs to Morganton, North Carolina in Burke County. 28655 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 55,100 people live in the 28655 area, where the median household income is $57,713. The closest ZIP codes are 28680 (Morganton, 1.2 mi northeast), 28628 (Glen Alpine, 4.2 mi west) and 28619 (Drexel, 5.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 28655 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Morganton |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Burke County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 828, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.7346, -81.7042 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28655
| Population | 55,100 · higher than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 170 · higher than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.3 years · higher than 60% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $57,713 · lower than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,976 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $191,800 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $905 a month |
| Housing units | 24,750 |
| Households | 22,219 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 324.99 sq mi (plus 2.5 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28655. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28655
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28680 | Morganton, NC | 1.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28628 | Glen Alpine, NC | 4.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28619 | Drexel, NC | 5.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 7.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 10.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28761 | Nebo, NC | 12.1 mi W | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 13.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28633 | Lenoir, NC | 15.5 mi NE | Unique |
| 28645 | Lenoir, NC | 15.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 15.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28655 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28655
123 MAIN ST
MORGANTON NC 28655
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bridgewater, Brindle Town, Burkemont, Calvin and Enola and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28655-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Morganton, NC
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28655?
- 28655 is a Morganton, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28655 in?
- ZIP code 28655 is in Burke County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28655 in?
- 28655 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28655?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28655 use area codes 704, 828 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28655?
- About 55,100 people live in ZIP code 28655, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28655?
- The median household income in 28655 is $57,713 a year, lower than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28655?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28655 are 28680 (Morganton, 1.2 miles), 28628 (Glen Alpine, 4.2 miles), 28619 (Drexel, 5.8 miles) and 28690 (Valdese, 7.7 miles).