ZIP code 28649
Where is ZIP code 28649?
Mc Grady, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28649 belongs to Mc Grady, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28649 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 and 743. About 1,355 people live in the 28649 area, where the median household income is $47,016. The closest ZIP codes are 28635 (Hays, 5.2 mi east), 28651 (Millers Creek, 8.2 mi south) and 28644 (Laurel Springs, 8.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 28649 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mc Grady |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.3255, -81.2073 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28649
| Population | 1,355 · lower than 79% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · lower than 85% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.7 years · higher than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $47,016 · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,735 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $122,100 · lower than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $567 a month |
| Housing units | 558 |
| Households | 428 (3.17 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 35.49 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28649. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28649
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28635 | Hays, NC | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28651 | Millers Creek, NC | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 28644 | Laurel Springs, NC | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28629 | Glendale Springs, NC | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 9.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28685 | Traphill, NC | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 10.8 mi SE | Unique |
| 28668 | Roaring Gap, NC | 11.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28665 | Purlear, NC | 12.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 28672 | Scottville, NC | 12.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 28675 | Sparta, NC | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28627 | Glade Valley, NC | 13.3 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28649 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28649
123 MAIN ST
MC GRADY NC 28649
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Halls Mills, Mcgrady and Radical: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28649-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28649?
- 28649 is a Mc Grady, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28649 in?
- ZIP code 28649 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28649 in?
- 28649 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28649?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28649 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28649?
- About 1,355 people live in ZIP code 28649, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28649?
- The median household income in 28649 is $47,016 a year, lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28649?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28649 are 28635 (Hays, 5.2 miles), 28651 (Millers Creek, 8.2 miles), 28644 (Laurel Springs, 8.8 miles) and 28629 (Glendale Springs, 8.9 miles).