Forest City, North Carolina

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 Rutherford County.

Forest City, North Carolina
Town
Main Street
Location of Forest City, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°20′02″N 81°52′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Area
  Total8.59 sq mi (22.23 km2)
  Land8.57 sq mi (22.19 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
1,011 ft (308 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total7,377
  Density860.89/sq mi (332.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28043
Area code828
FIPS code37-24080
GNIS feature ID2406505
Websitewww.townofforestcity.com
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