ZIP code 28169
Where is ZIP code 28169?
Waco, North Carolina
Cleveland County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28169 belongs to Waco, North Carolina in Cleveland County. 28169 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Waco post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704 and 980. About 108 people live in the 28169 area. The closest ZIP codes are 28021 (Cherryville, 4.5 mi east), 28042 (Fallston, 6.2 mi northwest) and 28151 (Shelby, 7.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28169 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waco |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Cleveland County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.3615, -81.4287 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 281 |
Population and income in 28169
| Population | 108 · lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 184 · higher than 56% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 58.4 years · higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 42% / 58% |
| Income per person | $23,534 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $70,000 · lower than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 64 |
| Households | 45 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 0.59 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28169. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28169
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28021 | Cherryville, NC | 4.5 mi E | Standard |
| 28042 | Fallston, NC | 6.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28151 | Shelby, NC | 7.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28150 | Shelby, NC | 8 mi SW | Standard |
| 28086 | Kings Mountain, NC | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28033 | Crouse, NC | 8.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28090 | Lawndale, NC | 8.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28152 | Shelby, NC | 8.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 28016 | Bessemer City, NC | 9.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28168 | Vale, NC | 11 mi N | Standard |
| 28136 | Polkville, NC | 11.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28073 | Grover, NC | 12.4 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28169 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28169
PO BOX 123
WACO NC 28169
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28169-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28169?
- 28169 is a Waco, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28169 in?
- ZIP code 28169 is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28169 in?
- 28169 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28169?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28169 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28169?
- About 108 people live in ZIP code 28169, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 28169 for a street address?
- No. 28169 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Waco use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28169?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28169 are 28021 (Cherryville, 4.5 miles), 28042 (Fallston, 6.2 miles), 28151 (Shelby, 7.7 miles) and 28150 (Shelby, 8 miles).