ZIP code 28671
Where is ZIP code 28671?
Rutherford College, North Carolina
Burke County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28671 belongs to Rutherford College, North Carolina in Burke County. 28671 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Rutherford College post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 375 people live in the 28671 area, where the median household income is $73,929. The closest ZIP codes are 28612 (Connelly Springs, 0.6 mi southeast), 28690 (Valdese, 2.5 mi west) and 28666 (Icard, 3.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28671 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rutherford College |
| Also accepted | Rutherfrd Clg, Rutherfrd Col |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Burke County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.7485, -81.5226 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28671
| Population | 375 · lower than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 910 · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 61.1 years · higher than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $73,929 · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,933 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $317,500 · higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 131 |
| Households | 106 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 56% / 44% |
| Land area | 0.41 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28671. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28671
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 0.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 2.5 mi W | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 3.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28619 | Drexel, NC | 4.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 5.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 6.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC | 6.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 6.6 mi N | Standard |
| 28680 | Morganton, NC | 9.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28602 | Hickory, NC | 10 mi SE | Standard |
| 28655 | Morganton, NC | 10.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28601 | Hickory, NC | 10.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28671 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28671
PO BOX 123
RUTHERFORD COLLEGE NC 28671
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts RUTHERFRD CLG and RUTHERFRD COL as the city name for 28671. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28671-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28671?
- 28671 is a Rutherford College, North Carolina ZIP code. Rutherfrd Clg and Rutherfrd Col are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28671 in?
- ZIP code 28671 is in Burke County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28671 in?
- 28671 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28671?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28671 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28671?
- About 375 people live in ZIP code 28671, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28671?
- The median household income in 28671 is $73,929 a year, higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 28671 for a street address?
- No. 28671 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Rutherford College use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28671?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28671 are 28612 (Connelly Springs, 0.6 miles), 28690 (Valdese, 2.5 miles), 28666 (Icard, 3.3 miles) and 28619 (Drexel, 4.6 miles).