ZIP code 28615
Where is ZIP code 28615?
Creston, North Carolina
Ashe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28615 belongs to Creston, North Carolina in Ashe County. 28615 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 276, 336, 423 and 743. About 1,878 people live in the 28615 area, where the median household income is $51,653. The closest ZIP codes are 28693 (Warrensville, 5.8 mi east), 37691 (Trade, 8.2 mi southwest) and 28643 (Lansing, 8.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 28615 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Creston |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 276, 336, 423, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.45, -81.6506 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28615
| Population | 1,878 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 27 · lower than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.7 years · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $51,653 · lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,490 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $152,600 · lower than 80% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $730 a month |
| Housing units | 1,184 |
| Households | 895 (2.09 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 70.37 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28615. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28615
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28693 | Warrensville, NC | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 37691 | Trade, TN | 8.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28643 | Lansing, NC | 8.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 37683 | Mountain City, TN | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 37680 | Laurel Bloomery, TN | 9.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 10.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28698 | Zionville, NC | 10.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 24292 | Whitetop, VA | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC | 12.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek, NC | 13 mi NE | Standard |
| 28617 | Crumpler, NC | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28615 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28615
123 MAIN ST
CRESTON NC 28615
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ashland, Fig, Grayson and Parker: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28615-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28615?
- 28615 is a Creston, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28615 in?
- ZIP code 28615 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28615 in?
- 28615 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28615?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28615 use area codes 276, 336, 423 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28615?
- About 1,878 people live in ZIP code 28615, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28615?
- The median household income in 28615 is $51,653 a year, lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28615?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28615 are 28693 (Warrensville, 5.8 miles), 37691 (Trade, 8.2 miles), 28643 (Lansing, 8.3 miles) and 37683 (Mountain City, 9.1 miles).