ZIP code 28618
Where is ZIP code 28618?
Deep Gap, North Carolina
Watauga County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28618 belongs to Deep Gap, North Carolina in Watauga County. 28618 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, 743 and 828. About 2,208 people live in the 28618 area, where the median household income is $59,653. The closest ZIP codes are 28626 (Fleetwood, 4.7 mi north), 28607 (Boone, 8.3 mi west) and 28684 (Todd, 8.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28618 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Deep Gap |
| Also accepted | Triplett |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Watauga County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.2136, -81.5163 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28618
| Population | 2,208 · lower than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 59 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.2 years · lower than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $59,653 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,451 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $338,400 · higher than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,250 a month |
| Housing units | 1,320 |
| Households | 837 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 37.55 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 28618. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28618
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28626 | Fleetwood, NC | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 8.3 mi W | Standard |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 8.8 mi W | Unique |
| 28665 | Purlear, NC | 9.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28624 | Ferguson, NC | 9.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 11.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 12.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC | 14.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28692 | Vilas, NC | 14.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28691 | Valle Crucis, NC | 14.6 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28618 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28618
123 MAIN ST
DEEP GAP NC 28618
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TRIPLETT as the city name for 28618. Avoid Meadow Creek and Stony Fork: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28618-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28618?
- 28618 is a Deep Gap, North Carolina ZIP code. Triplett is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28618 in?
- ZIP code 28618 is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28618 in?
- 28618 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28618?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28618 use area codes 336, 743 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28618?
- About 2,208 people live in ZIP code 28618, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28618?
- The median household income in 28618 is $59,653 a year, lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28618?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28618 are 28626 (Fleetwood, 4.7 miles), 28607 (Boone, 8.3 miles), 28684 (Todd, 8.6 miles) and 28608 (Boone, 8.8 miles).