ZIP code 28692
Where is ZIP code 28692?
Vilas, North Carolina
Watauga County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28692 belongs to Vilas, North Carolina in Watauga County. 28692 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 423 and 828. About 4,367 people live in the 28692 area, where the median household income is $43,103. The closest ZIP codes are 28691 (Valle Crucis, 3.4 mi south), 28698 (Zionville, 4.4 mi north) and 28679 (Sugar Grove, 4.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28692 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Vilas |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Watauga County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 423, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.2574, -81.7652 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28692
| Population | 4,367 · lower than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 109 · lower than 58% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.2 years · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $43,103 · lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,023 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $324,900 · higher than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $958 a month |
| Housing units | 3,304 |
| Households | 2,228 (1.96 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 39.99 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28692. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28692
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28691 | Valle Crucis, NC | 3.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28698 | Zionville, NC | 4.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove, NC | 4.4 mi W | Standard |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 5.8 mi SE | Unique |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 6.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 7.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 37691 | Trade, TN | 7.7 mi N | Standard |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 9.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 28622 | Elk Park, NC | 12.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 37640 | Butler, TN | 13.2 mi W | Standard |
| 28626 | Fleetwood, NC | 14.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28692 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28692
123 MAIN ST
VILAS NC 28692
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Reese and Sherwood: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28692-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28692?
- 28692 is a Vilas, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28692 in?
- ZIP code 28692 is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28692 in?
- 28692 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28692?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28692 use area codes 423 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28692?
- About 4,367 people live in ZIP code 28692, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28692?
- The median household income in 28692 is $43,103 a year, lower than 91% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28692?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28692 are 28691 (Valle Crucis, 3.4 miles), 28698 (Zionville, 4.4 miles), 28679 (Sugar Grove, 4.4 miles) and 28608 (Boone, 5.8 miles).