ZIP code 28622
Where is ZIP code 28622?
Elk Park, North Carolina
Avery County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28622 belongs to Elk Park, North Carolina in Avery County. 28622 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 423 and 828. About 2,565 people live in the 28622 area, where the median household income is $44,028. The closest ZIP codes are 28652 (Minneapolis, 4.7 mi south), 37687 (Roan Mountain, 6.6 mi west) and 28604 (Banner Elk, 6.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 28622 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Elk Park |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Avery County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 423, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.1646, -81.9639 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28622
| Population | 2,565 · lower than 65% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 86 · lower than 64% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.1 years · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $44,028 · lower than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,507 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $169,900 · lower than 71% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $709 a month |
| Housing units | 1,580 |
| Households | 1,073 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 29.69 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28622. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28622
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28652 | Minneapolis, NC | 4.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 37687 | Roan Mountain, TN | 6.6 mi W | Standard |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 6.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28657 | Newland, NC | 7.5 mi S | Standard |
| 28653 | Montezuma, NC | 7.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28646 | Linville, NC | 8.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28664 | Plumtree, NC | 8.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove, NC | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 28616 | Crossnore, NC | 10.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28662 | Pineola, NC | 10.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28691 | Valle Crucis, NC | 10.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 37640 | Butler, TN | 11.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28622 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28622
123 MAIN ST
ELK PARK NC 28622
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Cranberry, Darkridge, Flat Springs, Heaton and Whaley: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28622-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28622?
- 28622 is a Elk Park, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28622 in?
- ZIP code 28622 is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28622 in?
- 28622 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28622?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28622 use area codes 423 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28622?
- About 2,565 people live in ZIP code 28622, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28622?
- The median household income in 28622 is $44,028 a year, lower than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28622?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28622 are 28652 (Minneapolis, 4.7 miles), 37687 (Roan Mountain, 6.6 miles), 28604 (Banner Elk, 6.9 miles) and 28657 (Newland, 7.5 miles).