ZIP code 28636
Where is ZIP code 28636?
Hiddenite, North Carolina
Alexander County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28636 belongs to Hiddenite, North Carolina in Alexander County. 28636 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 704, 828 and 980. About 4,496 people live in the 28636 area, where the median household income is $65,435. The closest ZIP codes are 28678 (Stony Point, 5.9 mi south), 28699 (Scotts, 8.6 mi south) and 28681 (Taylorsville, 9.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28636 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hiddenite |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alexander County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 828, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.9504, -81.0487 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28636
| Population | 4,496 · lower than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 78 · lower than 66% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.8 years · higher than 56% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 49% |
| Median household income | $65,435 · higher than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,714 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.3% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $225,100 · higher than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $761 a month |
| Housing units | 1,958 |
| Households | 1,860 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 57.78 sq mi (plus 0.16 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28636. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28636
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28678 | Stony Point, NC | 5.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28699 | Scotts, NC | 8.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28681 | Taylorsville, NC | 9.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28689 | Union Grove, NC | 10.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 28625 | Statesville, NC | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28660 | Olin, NC | 11.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 11.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28677 | Statesville, NC | 13.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28688 | Turnersburg, NC | 13.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC | 14.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 28687 | Statesville, NC | 14.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28634 | Harmony, NC | 16.2 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28636 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28636
123 MAIN ST
HIDDENITE NC 28636
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Vashti: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28636-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28636?
- 28636 is a Hiddenite, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28636 in?
- ZIP code 28636 is in Alexander County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28636 in?
- 28636 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28636?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28636 use area codes 704, 828 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28636?
- About 4,496 people live in ZIP code 28636, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28636?
- The median household income in 28636 is $65,435 a year, higher than 51% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28636?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28636 are 28678 (Stony Point, 5.9 miles), 28699 (Scotts, 8.6 miles), 28681 (Taylorsville, 9.8 miles) and 28689 (Union Grove, 10.4 miles).