Morganton, NC 28655

Population 55,894

28655 is zip code located in Morganton, North Carolina. The population is 55,894, making 28655 the largest zipcode in Morganton and the largest in Burke County.

There are 18 public schools in 28655 with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Morganton is moderate , and there are 111 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28655. Unemployment in 28655 is moderate.

Zip codes within Morganton include 28680.

Morganton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good

Crime Rate

40.73% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

31.81% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

419 Found nearby

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in 28655, NC and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates 28655's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
4 Private Schools

Morganton Day School

Silvercreek Adventist School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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111 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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36 Former Drug Labs view all

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    15.6%
  • Rented
    24.9%
  • Owned
    59.6%

9 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Morganton, NC issued 9 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Morganton, NC issued 7 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $990
  • 1 Bedroom: $990
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,160
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,000

Zip Codes

28655 28680

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Environmental Hazards

419 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Morganton, NC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Morganton, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Morganton, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.25°
  • February 42.57°
  • March 50.64°
  • April 59.83°
  • May 67.54°
  • June 75.82°
  • July 78.15°
  • August 77.04°
  • September 71.07°
  • October 59.7°
  • November 49.35°
  • December 43.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Morganton, NC

Earthquakes
Morganton, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Morganton, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Morganton, NC has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Morganton, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28655: $42,223

Unemployment

Unemployment in Morganton is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.02%
White Collar - 47.98%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

7 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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