Forest City
Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Forest City is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with 7,377 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,047 ft (319 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bostic, 2.8 miles NE.
- 7,377residents (2020 Census)
- 1,047 ftelevation · 319 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.8 km²
- 837 / sq mipopulation density
- 28043ZIP code
About Forest City
Forest City, formerly known as "Burnt Chimney", is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,377 as of the 2020 census, making it the most populous municipality in the county.
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Living in Forest City
- Median household income
- $35,524
- Median home value
- $160,800
- Median rent
- $813/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
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Forest City had 7,377 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,377 |
|---|---|
| Density | 837 per sq mi (323 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest City at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,377 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.82 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3335° N, 81.8713° W |
| ZIP code | 28043 |
| Official website | townofforestcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3724080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest City
- Bostic2.8 mi NE
- Spindale3.5 mi NW
- Ruth5.4 mi NW
- Rutherfordton5.5 mi W
- Caroleen5.8 mi SE
- Ellenboro6.2 mi E
- Henrietta6.4 mi SE
- Cliffside8.4 mi SE
- Mooresboro10.0 mi E
- Lattimore11.9 mi E
- Chesnee, SC12.9 mi S
- Boiling Springs13.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest City
What county is Forest City in?
Forest City is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Forest City, NC?
7,377 people lived in Forest City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest City, NC?
The ZIP code of Forest City is 28043.
What is the elevation of Forest City?
1,047 feet (319 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest City?
Bostic (2.8 mi), Spindale (3.5 mi), Ruth (5.4 mi), Rutherfordton (5.5 mi), Caroleen (5.8 mi).
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