ZIP code 28698
Where is ZIP code 28698?
Zionville, North Carolina
Watauga County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28698 belongs to Zionville, North Carolina in Watauga County. 28698 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, 423, 743 and 828. About 2,320 people live in the 28698 area, where the median household income is $54,402. The closest ZIP codes are 37691 (Trade, 3.4 mi north), 28692 (Vilas, 4.4 mi south) and 28679 (Sugar Grove, 6.7 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28698 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Zionville |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Watauga County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 336, 423, 743, 828 |
| Coordinates | 36.3194, -81.7476 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28698
| Population | 2,320 · lower than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 90 · lower than 63% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.7 years · higher than 83% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 62% / 38% |
| Median household income | $54,402 · lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,263 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $219,400 · lower than 52% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $713 a month |
| Housing units | 1,222 |
| Households | 966 (2.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 25.87 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28698. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28698
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37691 | Trade, TN | 3.4 mi N | Standard |
| 28692 | Vilas, NC | 4.4 mi S | Standard |
| 28679 | Sugar Grove, NC | 6.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 28691 | Valle Crucis, NC | 7.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28608 | Boone, NC | 8.2 mi SE | Unique |
| 28607 | Boone, NC | 8.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28684 | Todd, NC | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 28615 | Creston, NC | 10.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 37683 | Mountain City, TN | 10.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28604 | Banner Elk, NC | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 28605 | Blowing Rock, NC | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 37640 | Butler, TN | 13.3 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28698 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28698
123 MAIN ST
ZIONVILLE NC 28698
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Mabel and Silverstone: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28698-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28698?
- 28698 is a Zionville, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28698 in?
- ZIP code 28698 is in Watauga County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28698 in?
- 28698 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28698?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28698 use area codes 336, 423, 743 and 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28698?
- About 2,320 people live in ZIP code 28698, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28698?
- The median household income in 28698 is $54,402 a year, lower than 73% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28698?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28698 are 37691 (Trade, 3.4 miles), 28692 (Vilas, 4.4 miles), 28679 (Sugar Grove, 6.7 miles) and 28691 (Valle Crucis, 7.8 miles).