ZIP code 28646
Where is ZIP code 28646?
Linville, North Carolina
Avery County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28646 belongs to Linville, North Carolina in Avery County. 28646 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Linville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 382 people live in the 28646 area, where the median household income is $76,736. The closest ZIP codes are 28653 (Montezuma, 1.8 mi west), 28662 (Pineola, 2.9 mi southwest) and 28657 (Newland, 3.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28646 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Linville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Avery County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.0665, -81.8704 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28646
| Population | 382 · lower than 90% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 16 · lower than 96% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.7 years · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $76,736 · higher than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $56,108 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $371,300 · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 1,043 |
| Households | 193 (1.98 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 23.21 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28646. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28646
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28653 | Montezuma, NC | 1.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28662 | Pineola, NC | 2.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28657 | Newland, NC | 3.4 mi W | Standard |
| 28616 | Crossnore, NC | 4.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge, NC | 6.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28652 | Minneapolis, NC | 6.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28664 | Plumtree, NC | 7.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28647 | Linville Falls, NC | 8.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28622 | Elk Park, NC | 8.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 28611 | Collettsville, NC | 9.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 10.7 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28646 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28646
PO BOX 123
LINVILLE NC 28646
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28646-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28646?
- 28646 is a Linville, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28646 in?
- ZIP code 28646 is in Avery County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28646 in?
- 28646 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28646?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28646 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28646?
- About 382 people live in ZIP code 28646, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28646?
- The median household income in 28646 is $76,736 a year, higher than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 28646 for a street address?
- No. 28646 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Linville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28646?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28646 are 28653 (Montezuma, 1.8 miles), 28662 (Pineola, 2.9 miles), 28657 (Newland, 3.4 miles) and 28616 (Crossnore, 4.5 miles).