Forest City, North Carolina
Forest City is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 7,387 in 2023. It sits at 35.3347, -81.8708 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Forest City |
| Type | town |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 7,387 |
| Land area | 8.57 sq mi (22.19 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.3347, -81.8708 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 28043 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Forest City
Forest City covers 1 ZIP code: 28043. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Forest City?
Forest City is located in North Carolina, in Rutherford County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Bostic 4 km · NCSpindale 6 km · NCRuth 9 km · NCRutherfordton 9 km · NCEllenboro 10 km · NCMooresboro 16 km · NCLattimore 19 km · NCBoiling Springs 21 km · NC
Other places in Rutherford County
Frequently asked questions
What county is Forest City, NC in?
Forest City is in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Forest City, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 7,387.
What time zone is Forest City in?
Forest City is in the America/New_York time zone.