ZIP code 28616
Where is ZIP code 28616?
Crossnore, North Carolina
Avery County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28616 belongs to Crossnore, North Carolina in Avery County. 28616 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Crossnore post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 115 people live in the 28616 area. The closest ZIP codes are 28662 (Pineola, 2.2 mi east), 28657 (Newland, 2.6 mi north) and 28653 (Montezuma, 3.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 28616 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Crossnore |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Avery County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.0218, -81.9296 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28616
| Population | 115 · lower than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 217 · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 19.3 years · lower than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Income per person | $17,506 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 38% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $314,300 · higher than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 52 |
| Households | 22 (1.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28616. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28616
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28662 | Pineola, NC | 2.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28657 | Newland, NC | 2.6 mi N | Standard |
| 28653 | Montezuma, NC | 3.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge, NC | 3.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28647 | Linville Falls, NC | 4.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28664 | Plumtree, NC | 4.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28646 | Linville, NC | 4.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28652 | Minneapolis, NC | 6.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28622 | Elk Park, NC | 10.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28777 | Spruce Pine, NC | 11.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28611 | Collettsville, NC | 11.5 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28616 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28616
PO BOX 123
CROSSNORE NC 28616
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28616-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28616?
- 28616 is a Crossnore, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28616 in?
- ZIP code 28616 is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28616 in?
- 28616 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28616?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28616 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28616?
- About 115 people live in ZIP code 28616, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 28616 for a street address?
- No. 28616 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Crossnore use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28616?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28616 are 28662 (Pineola, 2.2 miles), 28657 (Newland, 2.6 miles), 28653 (Montezuma, 3.4 miles) and 28641 (Jonas Ridge, 3.9 miles).