ZIP code 28168
Where is ZIP code 28168?
Vale, North Carolina
Lincoln County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28168 belongs to Vale, North Carolina in Lincoln County. 28168 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704, 828 and 980. About 10,484 people live in the 28168 area, where the median household income is $61,220. The closest ZIP codes are 28090 (Lawndale, 6.6 mi southwest), 28042 (Fallston, 6.7 mi south) and 28020 (Casar, 9.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28168 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Vale |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 828, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.5188, -81.4589 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 281 |
Population and income in 28168
| Population | 10,484 · higher than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 120 · lower than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47 years · higher than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $61,220 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,709 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $205,000 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $821 a month |
| Housing units | 4,694 |
| Households | 4,324 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 87.03 sq mi (plus 0.35 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28168. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28168
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28090 | Lawndale, NC | 6.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28042 | Fallston, NC | 6.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28020 | Casar, NC | 9.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28033 | Crouse, NC | 11 mi SE | Standard |
| 28169 | Waco, NC | 11 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28021 | Cherryville, NC | 11.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28093 | Lincolnton, NC | 12.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28136 | Polkville, NC | 12.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28602 | Hickory, NC | 12.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC | 13.9 mi N | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 14.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28603 | Hickory, NC | 14.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28168 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28168
123 MAIN ST
VALE NC 28168
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28168-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28168?
- 28168 is a Vale, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28168 in?
- ZIP code 28168 is in Lincoln County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28168 in?
- 28168 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28168?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28168 use area codes 704, 828 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28168?
- About 10,484 people live in ZIP code 28168, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28168?
- The median household income in 28168 is $61,220 a year, lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28168?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28168 are 28090 (Lawndale, 6.6 miles), 28042 (Fallston, 6.7 miles), 28020 (Casar, 9.9 miles) and 28033 (Crouse, 11 miles).