Forest City North Carolina

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Home Goods Stores 14 Building Materials Stores 13 Air Conditioning Contractors 7 Builders 5 Landscape Designers 4 Swimming Pool Contractors 3 Welders 3 Landscapers 3 Woodworkers 2 Surveyors 2 Utility Contractors 2 Window Installation Service 2 Appliance Repair 1 Antique Furniture Restoration Services 1 Window Cleaning Services 1 Tile Contractors 1 Air Conditioning Repair Services 1 Lawn Mower Repair Services 1 Home Builders 1 Rock Landscaping Contractors 1 Scaffolding Rental Services 1 Trailer Supply Stores 1

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State or areaNorth Carolina

ZIP code28043

Telephone code828

Time zoneEastern Time (EST/EDT)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 33 min6:13 am – 8:45 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 47 min7:32 am – 5:18 pm

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People20,930 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.18,271 householdsMedian household income $42,276Median home value $175,400Median rent $783 a month64% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $975 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Work and commuting6.0% unemployment rate61% of adults are in the labour force, 9,408 employedMain industries: education and health care 22%, manufacturing 16%, professional and business services 12%Average commute 24 minutes82% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 6% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

Education and languages19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher85% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 93%, Spanish 6%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 89°F, lows 67°FColdest month January: highs 52°F, lows 27°F52 in of rain a year, on about 80 dayswettest month June5 in of snow a year, on about 2 days45 days above 90°F, 99 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Forest City 8 W station, 7 mi away; snow from Forest City 6 Sw

Nearby landmarksIsothermal Community Collegecollege · 2.9 miFraternal Order of Eagles Lakelake · 2.9 miIsothermal Community College Lakelake · 3.0 miRutherfordton Learning Centercollege · 6.3 miPiney Mountainpeak · 6.3 miGreen Riverriver · 6.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System

Parks and public landsSummey Parkpark · 2.2 mi · 62 acresTown of Forest City - James F. Crowe Parkrecreation area · 2.5 mi · 74 acresCowpens National Battlefieldhistoric site · 12.3 mi · 800 acresLake Thickettystate recreation area · 16.7 mi · 80 acresBobs Creek State Natural Areastate park · 19.5 mi · 3,706 acresSouth Mountains State Parkstate park · 19.9 mi · 21,329 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)

Earthquakes5 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.5 on 5 May 198131 mi away, near Barker Heights, North CarolinaMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 4 Aug 200717 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog

Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowRutherford County, NC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighIce storm Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)

Air quality55% of days had good air in 2025201 of 365 days measured164 moderate daysMedian index 48, worst day 93main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Spartanburg County, SC, 27 mi away

Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Drinking waterTown of Forest Cityserves 21,521 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20214 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town

Elevation940 ft287 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program

Local servicesHospitalRutherford Regional Medical Center6.4 miPost officeForest City Post Office1.4 miTown hallForest City Town Hall1.5 miPoliceForest City Police Department1.4 miFire stationForest City Fire Department1.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

SchoolsWithin 2 mi3 schools1 elementary, 2 otherSchoolThe Master's Academyunder a mileElementaryForrest Hunt Elementary School1.3 miSchoolRutherford Opportunity Center1.4 miCollegeIsothermal Community College2.9 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset

Getting aroundAirportGreenville-Spartanburg International Airport GSP35 miMajor airportCharlotte Douglas International Airport CLT53 miInterstateI-2618 miUS highwayUS 74 Altunder a mileAmtrakGastonia, NC GAS40 miCoachForest CitySunway Chartersunder a mileTransit3 stops within a mileRutherford County Transit (RCT)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD

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Home Goods Stores

Home Goods Stores in Forest City

Piney Ridge Nursery - Bostic
240 Kermit Court, Bostic, 28018 · 2.6 mi
Horn's Home And Garden - Forest City
184 West Trade Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.6 mi
Thompson Brothers Exterminating Co - Forest City
429 South Broadway Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.0 mi
Southern Carpets - Forest City
1512 West Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 3.4 mi
Ellenboro Nursery - Ellenboro
185 Dogwood Drive, Ellenboro, 28040 · 4.8 mi
Caroleen Manufacturing - Forest City
1691 Harris Henrietta Road, Forest City, 28043 · 5.1 mi
Carpet Barn - Ellenboro
106 Pinehurst Road, Ellenboro, 28040 · 4.4 mi
Livability - Forest City
Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi
Gas Logs & Udder Things - Spindale
285 West Main Street, Spindale, 28160 · 4.7 mi
Draperies By Jeane - Spindale
167 West Main Street, Spindale, 28160 · 4.7 mi
Frame House Gallery - Spindale
US 74 Alternate, Spindale, 28160 · 4.0 mi
Hardin's Carpet & Floor Covering - Spindale
1016 East Main Street, Spindale, 28160 · 3.8 mi
White Oak Carpet Mills - Spindale
753 East Main Street, Spindale, 28160 · 3.7 mi
Custom Fabrics - Rutherfordton
1448 US 221, Rutherfordton, 28139 · 3.4 mi

Building Materials Stores

Building Materials Stores in Forest City

Sherwin Williams - Forest City
656 West Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 2.1 mi
Lowe's Home Improvement - Forest City
184 Lowes Blvd, Forest City, 28043 · 2.3 mi
Forest City Ace Hardware - Forest City
171 East Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi
Robbins Paint & Carpet Co - Forest City
206 Commercial Drive, Forest City, 28043 · 2.0 mi
Kitchen by Design - Forest City
111 West Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi
Ferguson - Forest City
947 West Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 2.6 mi
Integrity Marble & Granite - Forest City
287 Shiloh Road, Forest City, 28043 · 3.0 mi
Atlantic Pipe & Steel - Forest City
324 Pine Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.1 mi
Watts Drainage Products - Forest City
162 Industrial Drive, Forest City, 28043 · 2.6 mi
Roses - Forest City
2270 US 74 Alternate, Forest City, 28043 · 1.8 mi
About Walking On Wood - Forest City
281 Allen Drive, Forest City, 28043 · 4.7 mi
Champion Hardwood Floors - Forest City
1331 Harris Henrietta Road, Forest City, 28043 · 4.9 mi
Upstate Mulch - Spindale
325 Spindale Street, Spindale, 28160 · 4.6 mi

Air Conditioning Contractors

Air Conditioning Contractors in Forest City

Forest City Heating & Air Conditioning - Forest City
457 South Broadway Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.0 mi
Rutherford Heating & Air - Spindale
737 East Main Street, Spindale, 28160 · 3.6 mi
Settle Heating - Forest City
Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi
Miller Heating & Air - Rutherfordton
1279 US 221, Rutherfordton, 28139 · 3.6 mi
Shelby Heating & Air Conditioning - Forest City
Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi
David Hopper Heating & Air - Forest City
Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi
Jackson's Heating & Air Conditioning - Forest City
Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi

Builders

Builders in Forest City

Foothills Homes Custom Modular - Forest City
US 74, Forest City, 28043 · right here
Tarheel Homebuilders - Forest City
286 Water Tower Drive, Forest City, 28043 · 4.0 mi
Knock On Wood Cabinetry - Ellenboro
184 Dakota Street, Ellenboro, 28040 · 4.3 mi
Furniture Design Imports - Forest City
1007 West Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 2.7 mi
E P & Associates Roofing - Forest City
406 Jefferson Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.2 mi

Landscape Designers

Landscape Designers in Forest City

H & R Landscaping - Spindale
129 Reservation Drive, Spindale, 28160 · 4.5 mi
Tri City Landscaping - Rutherfordton
380 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, 28139 · 3.7 mi
Foothills Landscaping Co - Forest City
253 Big Island Road, Forest City, 28043 · 4.0 mi
Grade A Landscaping - Forest City
721 Big Island Road, Forest City, 28043 · 3.9 mi

Swimming Pool Contractors

Swimming Pool Contractors in Forest City

Carolina Outdoor Design - Forest City
279 Shiloh Road, Forest City, 28043 · 3.0 mi
Clear Blue Builders - Forest City
130 Allendale Drive, Forest City, 28043 · 1.9 mi
Ronnie Lee Pools & Supplies - Spindale
715 East Main Street, Spindale, 28160 · 4.1 mi

Welders

Welders in Forest City

BWM Co - Forest City
324 Pine Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.1 mi
Filer Micro Welding - Forest City
251 Terry Filer Road, Forest City, 28043 · 3.1 mi
custom welding - Forest City
211 Wilde Avenue, Forest City, 28043 · 2.8 mi

Landscapers

Landscapers in Forest City

Roberson Landscaping - Forest City
158 Carolina Avenue, Forest City, 28043 · 1.8 mi
Forest Lake Landscaping - Forest City
175 Lakeview Drive, Forest City, 28043 · 3.4 mi
Butler's Landscaping & Maintenance - Forest City
Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi

Woodworkers

Woodworkers in Forest City

Manual Woodworkers & Weavers - Spindale
100 Spindale Street, Spindale, 28160 · 4.7 mi
Stabilized Wood By Bob - Forest City
709 Harris Henrietta Road, Forest City, 28043 · 4.6 mi

Surveyors

Surveyors in Forest City

Burnt Chimney Surveying - Forest City
269 East Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.5 mi
Davis Surveying - Forest City
608 South Broadway Street, Forest City, 28043 · under a mile

Utility Contractors

Utility Contractors in Forest City

Walmart Photo Center - Forest City
197 Plaza Drive, Forest City, 28043 · 2.3 mi
Rosendin Electric - Forest City
1271 Old Caroleen Road, Forest City, 28043 · 2.5 mi

Window Installation Service

Window Installation Service in Forest City

Binswanger Glass Co - Forest City
903 West Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 2.5 mi
Redline Audio and Performance - Spindale
152 Tennessee Street, Spindale, 28160 · 4.7 mi

Appliance Repair

Appliance Repair in Forest City

Tri City Appliance Services - Forest City
241 West Main Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.6 mi

Antique Furniture Restoration Services

Antique Furniture Restoration Services in Forest City

Frazier's Antiques & Refinishing - Forest City
122 Wycliffe Road, Forest City, 28043 · 2.6 mi

Window Cleaning Services

Window Cleaning Services in Forest City

Crystal Clear Window Cleaning - Forest City
130 Knotts Landing, Forest City, 28043 · 2.2 mi

Tile Contractors

Tile Contractors in Forest City

Tile Specialties Corporation - Forest City
214 Cornwell Street, Forest City, 28043 · 1.2 mi

Air Conditioning Repair Services

Air Conditioning Repair Services in Forest City

Godfrey & Sons Garage - Forest City
1971 Whitesides Road, Forest City, 28043 · 6.2 mi

Lawn Mower Repair Services

Lawn Mower Repair Services in Forest City

Hardin Rentals - Forest City
365 Oak Street Extension, Forest City, 28043 · 2.1 mi

Home Builders

Home Builders in Forest City

Foothills Homes - Forest City
US 74 Business, Forest City, 28043 · 2.6 mi

Rock Landscaping Contractors

Rock Landscaping Contractors in Forest City

Carpenter Design - Forest City
1419 Rock Corner Road, Forest City, 28043 · 5.9 mi

Scaffolding Rental Services

Scaffolding Rental Services in Forest City

Pro Rent All & Parties Too - Spindale
429 South Oak Street, Spindale, 28160 · 4.4 mi

Trailer Supply Stores

Trailer Supply Stores in Forest City

Tractor Supply Co - Spindale
1639 US 74 Alternate, Spindale, 28160 · 2.9 mi

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