ZIP code 28624
Where is ZIP code 28624?
Ferguson, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28624 belongs to Ferguson, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28624 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 1,438 people live in the 28624 area, where the median household income is $51,836. The closest ZIP codes are 28665 (Purlear, 5.1 mi north), 28606 (Boomer, 6.5 mi southeast) and 28618 (Deep Gap, 9.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28624 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ferguson |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.1283, -81.3864 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28624
| Population | 1,438 · lower than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57.7 years · higher than 92% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $51,836 · lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,022 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $202,500 · lower than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $436 a month |
| Housing units | 810 |
| Households | 615 (2.34 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 58.69 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28624. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28624
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28665 | Purlear, NC | 5.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28606 | Boomer, NC | 6.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 28618 | Deep Gap, NC | 9.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28651 | Millers Creek, NC | 9.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 12.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28626 | Fleetwood, NC | 12.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28661 | Patterson, NC | 13.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 14.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 15.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 16.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28649 | Mc Grady, NC | 16.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28624 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28624
123 MAIN ST
FERGUSON NC 28624
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Champion, Darby, Denny and Hendrix: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28624-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28624?
- 28624 is a Ferguson, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28624 in?
- ZIP code 28624 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28624 in?
- 28624 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28624?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28624 use area codes 336, 743 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28624?
- About 1,438 people live in ZIP code 28624, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28624?
- The median household income in 28624 is $51,836 a year, lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28624?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28624 are 28665 (Purlear, 5.1 miles), 28606 (Boomer, 6.5 miles), 28618 (Deep Gap, 9.3 miles) and 28651 (Millers Creek, 9.6 miles).