ZIP code 28701
Where is ZIP code 28701?
Alexander, North Carolina
Buncombe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 28701 belongs to Alexander, North Carolina in Buncombe County. 28701 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 code 828. About 5,786 people live in the 28701 area, where the median household income is $108,125. The closest ZIP codes are 28787 (Weaverville, 4.6 mi east), 28748 (Leicester, 5.9 mi southwest) and 28804 (Asheville, 6.1 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 28701 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Alexander |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.7064, -82.6311 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
Population and income in 28701
| Population | 5,786 · higher than 50% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 319 · higher than 67% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.7 years · lower than 61% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $108,125 · higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,819 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 45% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $324,300 · higher than 75% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,128 a month |
| Housing units | 1,935 |
| Households | 1,710 (3.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 14% |
| Land area | 18.14 sq mi (plus 0.44 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28701. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28701
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28787 | Weaverville, NC | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 28748 | Leicester, NC | 5.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 28804 | Asheville, NC | 6.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 28802 | Asheville, NC | 6.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28810 | Asheville, NC | 8.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28815 | Asheville, NC | 8.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28816 | Asheville, NC | 8.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 28814 | Asheville, NC | 8.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28801 | Asheville, NC | 8.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 28806 | Asheville, NC | 8.8 mi S | Standard |
| 28805 | Asheville, NC | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28709 | Barnardsville, NC | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28701 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28701
123 MAIN ST
ALEXANDER NC 28701
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28701-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28701?
- 28701 is a Alexander, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28701 in?
- ZIP code 28701 is in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28701 in?
- 28701 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28701?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28701 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28701?
- About 5,786 people live in ZIP code 28701, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28701?
- The median household income in 28701 is $108,125 a year, higher than 93% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 28701?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28701 are 28787 (Weaverville, 4.6 miles), 28748 (Leicester, 5.9 miles), 28804 (Asheville, 6.1 miles) and 28802 (Asheville, 6.1 miles).