ZIP code 28645
Where is ZIP code 28645?
Lenoir, North Carolina
Caldwell County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28645 belongs to Lenoir, North Carolina in Caldwell County. 28645 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 45,997 people live in the 28645 area, where the median household income is $51,650. The closest ZIP codes are 28633 (Lenoir, 0.1 mi southeast), 28661 (Patterson, 5.8 mi north) and 28638 (Hudson, 5.9 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28645 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lenoir |
| Also accepted | Boone, Cajahs Mountain, Cajahs Mtn, Cedar Rock |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743, 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.9149, -81.5398 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28645
| Population | 45,997 · higher than 94% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 140 · higher than 50% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.4 years · higher than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $51,650 · lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $28,994 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $175,500 · lower than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $733 a month |
| Housing units | 21,674 |
| Households | 19,175 (2.36 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 329.1 sq mi (plus 0.43 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28645. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28645
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28633 | Lenoir, NC | 0.1 mi SE | Unique |
| 28661 | Patterson, NC | 5.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 5.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 10.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 11.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28619 | Drexel, NC | 11.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 11.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28611 | Collettsville, NC | 11.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 11.9 mi S | Standard |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 12 mi S | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 13.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28680 | Morganton, NC | 14.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28645 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28645
123 MAIN ST
LENOIR NC 28645
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BOONE, CAJAHS MOUNTAIN, CAJAHS MTN and CEDAR ROCK as the city name for 28645. Avoid Brown Mountain Beach, Edgemont, Gamewell, Joyceton and Kings Creek and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28645-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Lenoir, NC
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28645?
- 28645 is a Lenoir, North Carolina ZIP code. Boone, Cajahs Mountain, Cajahs Mtn and Cedar Rock are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28645 in?
- ZIP code 28645 is in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28645 in?
- 28645 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28645?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28645 use area codes 336, 743 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28645?
- About 45,997 people live in ZIP code 28645, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28645?
- The median household income in 28645 is $51,650 a year, lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28645?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28645 are 28633 (Lenoir, 0.1 miles), 28661 (Patterson, 5.8 miles), 28638 (Hudson, 5.9 miles) and 28630 (Granite Falls, 10.2 miles).