Morganton, North Carolina
Morganton is a city in Burke County, North Carolina, with an estimated population of 17,708 in 2023. It sits at 35.7408, -81.7003 in the America/New_York time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Morganton |
| Type | city |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Burke County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 17,708 |
| Land area | 19.23 sq mi (49.80 km²) |
| Coordinates | 35.7408, -81.7003 |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| ZIP codes | 28655, 28680 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Morganton
Morganton covers 2 ZIP codes: 28655, 28680. Browse all ZIP codes in North Carolina for the full list.
Where is Morganton?
Morganton is located in North Carolina, in Burke 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
Glen Alpine 8 km · NCDrexel 8 km · NCValdese 12 km · NCRutherford College 16 km · NCGamewell 17 km · NCConnelly Springs 18 km · NCCajah's Mountain 19 km · NCSawmills 22 km · NC
Other places in Burke County
Valdese 4,699Drexel 1,759Hildebran 1,678Connelly Springs 1,538Glen Alpine 1,525Rutherford College 1,217Rhodhiss 985
Frequently asked questions
What county is Morganton, NC in?
Morganton is in Burke County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Morganton, NC?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 17,708.
What time zone is Morganton in?
Morganton is in the America/New_York time zone.