ZIP code 28617
Where is ZIP code 28617?
Crumpler, North Carolina
Ashe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28617 belongs to Crumpler, North Carolina in Ashe County. 28617 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 336 and 743. About 1,839 people live in the 28617 area, where the median household income is $62,204. The closest ZIP codes are 28640 (Jefferson, 4.3 mi southwest), 28672 (Scottville, 4.4 mi east) and 28631 (Grassy Creek, 5.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28617 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Crumpler |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.4641, -81.4039 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28617
| Population | 1,839 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 52 · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 56.3 years · higher than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $62,204 · lower than 56% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,586 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $244,600 · higher than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $757 a month |
| Housing units | 1,155 |
| Households | 773 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 35.15 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28617. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28617
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC | 4.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 28672 | Scottville, NC | 4.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek, NC | 5.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 28663 | Piney Creek, NC | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 7.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28643 | Lansing, NC | 7.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 28693 | Warrensville, NC | 7.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC | 8.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 8.8 mi S | Standard |
| 24363 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA | 10.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28615 | Creston, NC | 13.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28626 | Fleetwood, NC | 14 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28617 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28617
123 MAIN ST
CRUMPLER NC 28617
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Chestnut Hill, Nathans Creek, Shatley Springs and Weaversford: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28617-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28617?
- 28617 is a Crumpler, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28617 in?
- ZIP code 28617 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28617 in?
- 28617 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28617?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28617 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28617?
- About 1,839 people live in ZIP code 28617, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28617?
- The median household income in 28617 is $62,204 a year, lower than 56% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28617?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28617 are 28640 (Jefferson, 4.3 miles), 28672 (Scottville, 4.4 miles), 28631 (Grassy Creek, 5.9 miles) and 28663 (Piney Creek, 7.2 miles).