Forest City, NC 28043

Population 21,846

28043 is zip code located in Forest City, North Carolina. The population is 21,846, making 28043 the largest zipcode in Forest City and the largest in Rutherford County.

There are 7 public schools in 28043 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Forest City is very high , and there are 55 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 28043. Unemployment in 28043 is very high.

Forest City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

71.47% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

46.21% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

233 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in 28043, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 28043's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    16.1%
  • Rented
    33.4%
  • Owned
    50.5%

2 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Forest City, NC issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Forest City, NC issued 2 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: $563
  • 1 Bedroom: $567
  • 2 Bedrooms: $724
  • 3 Bedrooms: $895
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,060

Zip Codes

28043

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Environmental Hazards

233 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (285/297)
    Forest City, NC has 95.96% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Forest City, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Forest City, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.53°
  • February 45.5°
  • March 53.08°
  • April 62°
  • May 69.46°
  • June 78.33°
  • July 80.6°
  • August 79.26°
  • September 73.37°
  • October 61.67°
  • November 51.72°
  • December 38.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Forest City, NC

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 28043: $31,859

Unemployment

Unemployment in Forest City is 5.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 49.77%
White Collar - 50.23%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Patrick T. McHenry

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

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0 Libraries view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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