ZIP code 28621
Where is ZIP code 28621?
Elkin, North Carolina
Surry County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28621 belongs to Elkin, North Carolina in Surry County. 28621 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 9,403 people live in the 28621 area, where the median household income is $53,616. The closest ZIP codes are 28676 (State Road, 3.8 mi north), 28642 (Jonesville, 5.6 mi southeast) and 28683 (Thurmond, 6.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28621 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Elkin |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Surry County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.2872, -80.8554 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28621
| Population | 9,403 · higher than 61% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 139 · higher than 50% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $53,616 · lower than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,190 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $159,000 · lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $783 a month |
| Housing units | 4,843 |
| Households | 4,126 (2.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 67.73 sq mi (plus 0.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28621. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28621
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28676 | State Road, NC | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28642 | Jonesville, NC | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28683 | Thurmond, NC | 6.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28670 | Ronda, NC | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 28685 | Traphill, NC | 9.4 mi W | Standard |
| 27017 | Dobson, NC | 9.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 28669 | Roaring River, NC | 10.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 11.1 mi W | Unique |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap, NC | 11.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 27031 | Mount Airy, NC | 11.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 27020 | Hamptonville, NC | 11.5 mi S | Standard |
| 27011 | Boonville, NC | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28621 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28621
123 MAIN ST
ELKIN NC 28621
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28621-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28621?
- 28621 is a Elkin, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28621 in?
- ZIP code 28621 is in Surry County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28621 in?
- 28621 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28621?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28621 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28621?
- About 9,403 people live in ZIP code 28621, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28621?
- The median household income in 28621 is $53,616 a year, lower than 74% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28621?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28621 are 28676 (State Road, 3.8 miles), 28642 (Jonesville, 5.6 miles), 28683 (Thurmond, 6.4 miles) and 28670 (Ronda, 6.9 miles).