ZIP code 28685
Where is ZIP code 28685?
Traphill, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28685 belongs to Traphill, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28685 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 2,181 people live in the 28685 area, where the median household income is $46,406. The closest ZIP codes are 28668 (Roaring Gap, 3.7 mi north), 28683 (Thurmond, 5 mi east) and 28635 (Hays, 5.8 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28685 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Traphill |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.3301, -81.0151 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28685
| Population | 2,181 · lower than 70% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 46 · lower than 81% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.1 years · lower than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $46,406 · lower than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,884 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,200 · lower than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $776 a month |
| Housing units | 873 |
| Households | 769 (2.84 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 47.17 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28685. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28685
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28668 | Roaring Gap, NC | 3.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28683 | Thurmond, NC | 5 mi E | Standard |
| 28635 | Hays, NC | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 6.6 mi S | Unique |
| 28627 | Glade Valley, NC | 7.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28676 | State Road, NC | 8.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28621 | Elkin, NC | 9.4 mi E | Standard |
| 28669 | Roaring River, NC | 9.6 mi S | Standard |
| 28670 | Ronda, NC | 9.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 28649 | Mc Grady, NC | 10.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 10.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 28623 | Ennice, NC | 13.7 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28685 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28685
123 MAIN ST
TRAPHILL NC 28685
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Abshers, Dockery, Joynes and Moxley: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28685-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28685?
- 28685 is a Traphill, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28685 in?
- ZIP code 28685 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28685 in?
- 28685 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28685?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28685 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28685?
- About 2,181 people live in ZIP code 28685, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28685?
- The median household income in 28685 is $46,406 a year, lower than 87% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28685?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28685 are 28668 (Roaring Gap, 3.7 miles), 28683 (Thurmond, 5 miles), 28635 (Hays, 5.8 miles) and 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 6.6 miles).