ZIP code 28681
Where is ZIP code 28681?
Taylorsville, North Carolina
Alexander County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28681 belongs to Taylorsville, North Carolina in Alexander County. 28681 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, 704, 743, 828 and 980. About 25,566 people live in the 28681 area, where the median household income is $60,977. The closest ZIP codes are 28678 (Stony Point, 8.6 mi east), 28636 (Hiddenite, 9.8 mi east) and 28613 (Conover, 11.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 28681 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Taylorsville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Alexander County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 704, 743, 828, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.901, -81.2124 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28681
| Population | 25,566 · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 153 · higher than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $60,977 · lower than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,192 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $209,000 · lower than 57% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $736 a month |
| Housing units | 11,538 |
| Households | 9,768 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 167.64 sq mi (plus 2.57 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28681. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28681
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28678 | Stony Point, NC | 8.6 mi E | Standard |
| 28636 | Hiddenite, NC | 9.8 mi E | Standard |
| 28613 | Conover, NC | 11.7 mi S | Standard |
| 28601 | Hickory, NC | 11.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 28606 | Boomer, NC | 12.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 12.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28699 | Scotts, NC | 12.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28610 | Claremont, NC | 13.3 mi S | Standard |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 14.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 14.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 28603 | Hickory, NC | 15.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 16.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28681 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28681
123 MAIN ST
TAYLORSVILLE NC 28681
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid All Healing Springs, Ellendale, Kilby, Liledown and Little River and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28681-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28681?
- 28681 is a Taylorsville, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28681 in?
- ZIP code 28681 is in Alexander County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28681 in?
- 28681 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28681?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28681 use area codes 336, 704, 743, 828 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28681?
- About 25,566 people live in ZIP code 28681, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28681?
- The median household income in 28681 is $60,977 a year, lower than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28681?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28681 are 28678 (Stony Point, 8.6 miles), 28636 (Hiddenite, 9.8 miles), 28613 (Conover, 11.7 miles) and 28601 (Hickory, 11.9 miles).