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Burke County, NC Demographics & ZIP Codes
Burke County, North Carolina demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 9 ZIP codes — population 79,445 — avg. income $57,721 — avg. home value $182,467. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
79,445
Median household income (avg.)
$57,721
77% of U.S. median
Average home value
$182,467
52% of U.S. median
Average rent
$573
49% of U.S. median
Burke County demographics
Burke County, North Carolina covers 9 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 79,445.
Median household income in Burke County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Burke County, North Carolina is about $57,721 — about 13% below the NC ZIP average ($66,474), and about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 28671 (Rutherford College) is near the top at about $70,690, while 28619 (Drexel) is near the bottom at about $40,000.
Housing in Burke County
For housing in Burke County, North Carolina, the average median home value is about $182,467 and the average median rent is about $573.
The most populous ZIP is 28655 (Morganton) with about 56,201 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Burke County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28655 | Morganton | Burke County | NC | 56,201 | $53,464 | $170,400 |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs | Burke County | NC | 11,182 | $56,007 | $159,400 |
| 28690 | Valdese | Burke County | NC | 9,294 | $67,974 | $185,000 |
| 28637 | Hildebran | Burke County | NC | 1,512 | $58,190 | $189,400 |
| 28619 | Drexel | Burke County | NC | 457 | $40,000 | $201,000 |
| 28671 | Rutherford College | Burke County | NC | 377 | $70,690 | $189,600 |
| 28666 | Icard | Burke County | NC | 301 | — | — |
| 28641 | — | Burke County | NC | 71 | — | — |
| 28628 | Glen Alpine | Burke County | NC | 50 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Burke County?
Burke County, North Carolina has a combined ZIP-area population of about 79,445 across 9 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Burke County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Burke County, North Carolina is about $57,721, about 13% below the state ZIP average ($66,474), and about 23% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $182,467. Among ZIPs with data, 28671 (Rutherford College) is near the top ($70,690) and 28619 (Drexel) is near the bottom ($40,000).
How many ZIP codes are in Burke County?
Burke County, North Carolina includes 9 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Burke County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Burke County, North Carolina with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.