ZIP code 28643
Where is ZIP code 28643?
Lansing, North Carolina
Ashe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28643 belongs to Lansing, North Carolina in Ashe County. 28643 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 276, 336 and 743. About 3,615 people live in the 28643 area, where the median household income is $44,509. The closest ZIP codes are 28693 (Warrensville, 4.3 mi south), 28631 (Grassy Creek, 4.7 mi east) and 24292 (Whitetop, 7.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28643 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lansing |
| Also accepted | Husk |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Ashe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 276, 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.5176, -81.5269 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28643
| Population | 3,615 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 52 · lower than 76% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.3 years · higher than 68% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $44,509 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,720 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $149,500 · lower than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $997 a month |
| Housing units | 2,087 |
| Households | 1,494 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 69.96 sq mi (plus 0.34 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28643. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28643
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28693 | Warrensville, NC | 4.3 mi S | Standard |
| 28631 | Grassy Creek, NC | 4.7 mi E | Standard |
| 24292 | Whitetop, VA | 7.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 28617 | Crumpler, NC | 7.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 28615 | Creston, NC | 8.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 28640 | Jefferson, NC | 8.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 24363 | Mouth Of Wilson, VA | 9.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 28694 | West Jefferson, NC | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28672 | Scottville, NC | 11.3 mi E | Standard |
| 37680 | Laurel Bloomery, TN | 11.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28663 | Piney Creek, NC | 12.5 mi E | Standard |
| 24378 | Troutdale, VA | 12.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28643 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28643
123 MAIN ST
LANSING NC 28643
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HUSK as the city name for 28643. Avoid Apple Grove, Ball, Bly, Brandon and Comet and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28643-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28643?
- 28643 is a Lansing, North Carolina ZIP code. Husk is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28643 in?
- ZIP code 28643 is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28643 in?
- 28643 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28643?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28643 use area codes 276, 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28643?
- About 3,615 people live in ZIP code 28643, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28643?
- The median household income in 28643 is $44,509 a year, lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28643?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28643 are 28693 (Warrensville, 4.3 miles), 28631 (Grassy Creek, 4.7 miles), 24292 (Whitetop, 7.2 miles) and 28617 (Crumpler, 7.8 miles).