ZIP code 28697
Where is ZIP code 28697?
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkes County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28697 belongs to Wilkesboro, North Carolina in Wilkes County. 28697 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 13,412 people live in the 28697 area, where the median household income is $52,988. The closest ZIP codes are 28654 (Moravian Falls, 4.1 mi south), 28659 (North Wilkesboro, 4.8 mi north) and 28651 (Millers Creek, 7.3 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 28697 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wilkesboro |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Wilkes County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 743 |
| Coordinates | 36.1359, -81.1573 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28697
| Population | 13,412 · higher than 69% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 215 · higher than 59% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.4 years · higher than 54% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $52,988 · lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,097 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $218,500 · lower than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $768 a month |
| Housing units | 6,158 |
| Households | 5,471 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 62.33 sq mi (plus 1.8 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28697. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28697
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28654 | Moravian Falls, NC | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28659 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 4.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28651 | Millers Creek, NC | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 28656 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 9.4 mi NE | Unique |
| 28669 | Roaring River, NC | 9.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28606 | Boomer, NC | 10.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 28665 | Purlear, NC | 11.7 mi W | Standard |
| 28635 | Hays, NC | 12.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28624 | Ferguson, NC | 12.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28649 | Mc Grady, NC | 13.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28670 | Ronda, NC | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28636 | Hiddenite, NC | 14.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28697 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28697
123 MAIN ST
WILKESBORO NC 28697
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Goshen: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28697-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28697?
- 28697 is a Wilkesboro, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28697 in?
- ZIP code 28697 is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28697 in?
- 28697 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28697?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28697 use area codes 336 and 743.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28697?
- About 13,412 people live in ZIP code 28697, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28697?
- The median household income in 28697 is $52,988 a year, lower than 77% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28697?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28697 are 28654 (Moravian Falls, 4.1 miles), 28659 (North Wilkesboro, 4.8 miles), 28651 (Millers Creek, 7.3 miles) and 28656 (North Wilkesboro, 9.4 miles).