ZIP code 28630
Where is ZIP code 28630?
Granite Falls, North Carolina
Caldwell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28630 belongs to Granite Falls, North Carolina in Caldwell County. 28630 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 code 828. About 19,382 people live in the 28630 area, where the median household income is $63,835. The closest ZIP codes are 28667 (Rhodhiss, 1.3 mi south), 28638 (Hudson, 4.5 mi northwest) and 28666 (Icard, 5.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28630 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Granite Falls |
| Also accepted | Sawmills |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.7965, -81.4306 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28630
| Population | 19,382 · higher than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 318 · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.3 years · higher than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $63,835 · lower than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,988 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $202,400 · lower than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $853 a month |
| Housing units | 9,115 |
| Households | 7,917 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 60.98 sq mi (plus 1.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28630. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28630
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 1.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 4.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 5.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC | 5.5 mi S | Standard |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 5.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 6.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28601 | Hickory, NC | 6.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28602 | Hickory, NC | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 8.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28619 | Drexel, NC | 10.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28633 | Lenoir, NC | 10.1 mi NW | Unique |
| 28645 | Lenoir, NC | 10.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28630 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28630
123 MAIN ST
GRANITE FALLS NC 28630
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts SAWMILLS as the city name for 28630. Avoid Baton, Dudley Shoals and Grace Chapel: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28630-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28630?
- 28630 is a Granite Falls, North Carolina ZIP code. Sawmills is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28630 in?
- ZIP code 28630 is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28630 in?
- 28630 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28630?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28630 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28630?
- About 19,382 people live in ZIP code 28630, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28630?
- The median household income in 28630 is $63,835 a year, lower than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28630?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28630 are 28667 (Rhodhiss, 1.3 miles), 28638 (Hudson, 4.5 miles), 28666 (Icard, 5.3 miles) and 28637 (Hildebran, 5.5 miles).