Burke County, NC ZIP Codes
North Carolina (NC) · 11 ZIP codes · 10 cities
11
ZIP codes
87,611
population (2021)
-3.6%
pop change since 2010
37023
FIPS code
Burke County ZIP code map
About Burke County
Burke County is located in North Carolina and contains 11 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 87,611 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.6% from 90,912 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Burke County is 37023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 87,611 |
| 2010 population | 90,912 |
| Change | -3.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS code | 37023 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Burke County
Connelly Springs
Drexel
Glen Alpine
Hildebran
Icard
Jonas Ridge
Linville Falls
Morganton
Rutherford College
Valdese
ZIP codes for Burke County, NC (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28612 | Connelly Springs | Burke | View map |
| 28619 | Drexel | Burke | View map |
| 28628 | Glen Alpine | Burke | View map |
| 28637 | Hildebran | Burke | View map |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge | Burke | View map |
| 28647 | Linville Falls | Burke | View map |
| 28655 | Morganton | Burke | View map |
| 28666 | Icard | Burke | View map |
| 28671 | Rutherford College | Burke | View map |
| 28680 | Morganton | Burke | View map |
| 28690 | Valdese | Burke | View map |
Demographics & statistics
78,659
Population
45.1
Median age
$53,311
Median household income
$30,340
Per capita income
$159,050
Median home value
$729
Median monthly rent
75.1%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
27,775
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,870
Under 5
1,816
1,925
5–9
1,869
2,143
10–14
2,082
2,251
15–19
2,187
2,422
20–24
2,353
4,570
25–34
4,439
4,608
35–44
4,475
5,571
45–54
5,412
3,277
55–59
3,183
2,907
60–64
2,823
4,710
65–74
4,575
2,629
75–84
2,554
1,019
85+
989
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,437 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 64,222 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 16,476 | 21.8% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Other race
3.5%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,981 | 79% |
| Black or African American | 4,998 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,640 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 2,903 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,622 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 2,301 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 806 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
10.1%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
16.0%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $53,311 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.4%
$50k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
17.8%
$200k–$300k
21.0%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,050 |
| Median rent / month | $729 |
| Owner occupied | 75.1% |
| Renter occupied | 24.9% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 74.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% |
| 3 or more | 34.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.5% |
| Electricity | 68.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.0% |
| Fuel oil | 8.8% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15,870 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,848 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,471 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,407 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,695 | 27.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 11,540 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 21.5% |
| Married | 56.3% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.9%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 521 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 901 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,632 | 48.2% |
| High school | 3,608 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,487 | 20.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.9%
Education & healthcare
19.5%
Retail trade
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Professional & management
6.0%
Public administration
5.2%
Other services
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 22.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 16.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.6% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
11.5%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
19.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.3% |
| No health insurance | 18.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,474 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 16.2% |
| 65 and over | 47.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 74,973 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 2,540 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,612 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 107 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 497 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 74,739 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 73,922 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 55,405 | 72.6% |
| Foreign born | 817 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,920 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,994 | 72.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 18,518 | 23.5% |
| French | 7,555 | 9.6% |
| Italian | 6,781 | 8.6% |
| English | 693 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 334 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 218 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 137 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 63 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 86.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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