28018 ZIP Code — Bostic, NC

Rutherford County, North Carolina

ZIP code 28018 is located in Bostic, North Carolina, within Rutherford County. It covers approximately 99.49 square miles and serves a population of 4,516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 828/704/980.

About ZIP code 28018

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,188. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 28018 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,516

population

99.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

28018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 28018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 28018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bostic	Acceptable
Bostic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

28040 Ellenboro (5.6 mi) 28020 Casar (9.8 mi) 28160 Spindale (10.5 mi) 28167 Union Mills (10.7 mi) 28043 Forest City (11.8 mi) 28090 Lawndale (12.4 mi) 28150 Shelby (14.5 mi) 28114 Mooresboro (14.9 mi) 28139 Rutherfordton (16.5 mi) 28761 Nebo (16.7 mi) 28612 Connelly Springs (19.4 mi) 28152 Shelby (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,516
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	37
County FIPS	161

Geography
Land area	99.49 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	35.4678
Longitude	-81.7918
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	828/704/980

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.5%	6.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,516

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$55,188

Median household income

$33,030

Per capita income

$134,500

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

84.4%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

2,309

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

140

5–9

140

10–14

15–19

20–24

250

25–34

250

188

35–44

187

295

45–54

295

138

55–59

137

259

60–64

258

425

65–74

424

239

75–84

239

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	695	15.4%
18 and over	3,821	84.6%
65 and over	1,374	30.4%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Black or African American 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,424	98%
Black or African American	48	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.4%
Two or more races	19	0.4%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	58.1%	44.4%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	28.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	10.0%	19.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.5%	6.0%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$55,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 26.1%

$150k–$200k 15.8%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,500
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	84.4%
Renter occupied	15.6%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	17.9%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	6.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.4%
Electricity	79.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.1%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,144	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	80	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	436	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	414	20.0%
Households with children under 18	380	18.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	906	43.7%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	9.2%
Married	57.8%	60.4%
Separated	6.6%	1.5%
Widowed	3.8%	13.0%
Divorced	16.5%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	5.3%
Kindergarten	56	9.2%
Elementary school	298	49.1%
High school	89	14.7%
College / grad school	132	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Retail trade 12.5%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 8.3%

Other services 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 12.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	17.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	375	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	44.0%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,330	95.9%
Spanish	36	0.8%
Other Indo-European	31	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,468	98.9%
Born in same state	4,378	96.9%
Born in different state	3,201	70.9%
Foreign born	90	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	48	1.1%
Not a US citizen	40	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,077	23.8%
Italian	855	18.9%
French	356	7.9%
English	36	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	0.6%
German	10	0.2%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.9%
Internet access	86.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 28018

What city is ZIP code 28018 in?

ZIP code 28018 is primarily assigned to Bostic, North Carolina.

What county is ZIP code 28018 in?

ZIP code 28018 falls within Rutherford County, North Carolina.

Does ZIP code 28018 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 28018 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 28018 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 28018 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 28018 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 28018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 28018?

The median home value in ZIP code 28018 is $134,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 28018 in?

ZIP code 28018 observes the EST timezone.