ZIP code 28626
Where is ZIP code 28626?
Fleetwood, North Carolina
Ashe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28626 belongs to Fleetwood, North Carolina in Ashe County. 28626 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 3,173 people live in the 28626 area, where the median household income is $73,675. The closest ZIP codes are 28618 (Deep Gap, 4.7 mi south), 28684 (Todd, 5.1 mi northwest) and 28694 (West Jefferson, 6.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28626 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fleetwood |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.2814, -81.514 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28626
| Population | 3,173 · lower than 61% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 107 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 48.7 years · higher than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $73,675 · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,779 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 43% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $291,900 · higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,270 a month |
| Housing units | 2,227 |
| Households | 1,521 (2.06 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 92% / 7.8% |
| Land area | 29.72 sq mi (plus 0.24 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28626. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28626
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28618 | Deep Gap, NC | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 5.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 6.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 9.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 9.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC | 9.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 10 mi SW | Unique |
| 28665 | Purlear, NC | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28693 | Warrensville, NC | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
| 28624 | Ferguson, NC | 12.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28698 | Zionville, NC | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
| 28615 | Creston, NC | 13.9 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28626 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28626
123 MAIN ST
FLEETWOOD NC 28626
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28626-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28626?
- 28626 is a Fleetwood, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28626 in?
- ZIP code 28626 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28626 in?
- 28626 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28626?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28626 use area codes 336, 743 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28626?
- About 3,173 people live in ZIP code 28626, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28626?
- The median household income in 28626 is $73,675 a year, higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28626?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28626 are 28618 (Deep Gap, 4.7 miles), 28684 (Todd, 5.1 miles), 28694 (West Jefferson, 6.8 miles) and 28629 (Glendale Springs, 9.2 miles).