ZIP code 28720
Where is ZIP code 28720?
Chimney Rock, North Carolina
Rutherford County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28720 belongs to Chimney Rock, North Carolina in Rutherford County. 28720 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Chimney Rock post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 138 people live in the 28720 area, where the median household income is $63,438. The closest ZIP codes are 28710 (Bat Cave, 2.7 mi west), 28746 (Lake Lure, 3.8 mi east) and 28727 (Edneyville, 6.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28720 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chimney Rock |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.4369, -82.2417 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28720
| Population | 138 · lower than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.1 years · higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $63,438 · lower than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $64,609 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $445,500 · higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,717 a month |
| Housing units | 175 |
| Households | 73 (1.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 9.28 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28720. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28720
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28710 | Bat Cave, NC | 2.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28746 | Lake Lure, NC | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28727 | Edneyville, NC | 6.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28735 | Gerton, NC | 6.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28756 | Mill Spring, NC | 8.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28724 | Dana, NC | 10.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28730 | Fairview, NC | 10.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28711 | Black Mountain, NC | 11.5 mi N | Standard |
| 28792 | Hendersonville, NC | 11.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28722 | Columbus, NC | 12.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28770 | Ridgecrest, NC | 13 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28762 | Old Fort, NC | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28720 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28720
PO BOX 123
CHIMNEY ROCK NC 28720
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28720-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28720?
- 28720 is a Chimney Rock, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28720 in?
- ZIP code 28720 is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28720 in?
- 28720 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28720?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28720 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28720?
- About 138 people live in ZIP code 28720, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28720?
- The median household income in 28720 is $63,438 a year, lower than 53% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 28720 for a street address?
- No. 28720 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Chimney Rock use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28720?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28720 are 28710 (Bat Cave, 2.7 miles), 28746 (Lake Lure, 3.8 miles), 28727 (Edneyville, 6.3 miles) and 28735 (Gerton, 6.7 miles).