Zip Code 28139 — Rutherfordton, NC
28139 is a ZIP Code associated with Rutherfordton, NC, located within Rutherford. 28139 ranks #2 out of 12 ZIP codes in Rutherford County by population (and #201 out of 853 in NC). The area supports an estimated population of 20,008 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 42.5 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 28139 |
| Primary City | Rutherfordton |
| State / Province | NC |
| County | Rutherford |
| Total Population | 20,008 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 42.5 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 28139 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 28139 | Rutherford County | NC State Average |
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| Population | 20,008 | 61,884 (Total) | 10,730,463 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 42.5 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #2 of 12 | -- | -- |
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