ZIP code 28669
Where is ZIP code 28669?
Roaring River, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28669 belongs to Roaring River, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28669 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 2,935 people live in the 28669 area, where the median household income is $47,358. The closest ZIP codes are 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 4.1 mi northwest), 28670 (Ronda, 4.2 mi east) and 28659 (North Wilkesboro, 7.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28669 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Roaring River |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.1916, -81.0004 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28669
| Population | 2,935 · lower than 62% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 61 · lower than 72% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.7 years · higher than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 60% / 40% |
| Median household income | $47,358 · lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,745 |
| Below the poverty line | 27% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $137,500 · lower than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $746 a month |
| Housing units | 1,509 |
| Households | 1,254 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 47.98 sq mi (plus 0.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28669. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28669
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 4.1 mi NW | Unique |
| 28670 | Ronda, NC | 4.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28697 | Wilkesboro, NC | 9.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28685 | Traphill, NC | 9.6 mi N | Standard |
| 28635 | Hays, NC | 10.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 28621 | Elkin, NC | 10.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 27020 | Hamptonville, NC | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 28683 | Thurmond, NC | 12 mi N | Standard |
| 28689 | Union Grove, NC | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 28642 | Jonesville, NC | 12.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28669 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28669
123 MAIN ST
ROARING RIVER NC 28669
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Lomax: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28669-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28669?
- 28669 is a Roaring River, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28669 in?
- ZIP code 28669 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28669 in?
- 28669 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28669?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28669 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28669?
- About 2,935 people live in ZIP code 28669, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28669?
- The median household income in 28669 is $47,358 a year, lower than 86% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28669?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28669 are 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 4.1 miles), 28670 (Ronda, 4.2 miles), 28659 (North Wilkesboro, 7.2 miles) and 28697 (Wilkesboro, 9.6 miles).