ZIP code 28749
Where is ZIP code 28749?
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
McDowell County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28749 belongs to Little Switzerland, North Carolina in McDowell County. 28749 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Little Switzerland post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. The closest ZIP codes are 28777 (Spruce Pine, 4.1 mi north), 28765 (Penland, 5.1 mi north) and 28737 (Glenwood, 7.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 28749 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Little Switzerland |
| Also accepted | Ltl Switzrlnd |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | McDowell County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.8493, -82.0904 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 287 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 28749
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28777 | Spruce Pine, NC | 4.1 mi N | Standard |
| 28765 | Penland, NC | 5.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28737 | Glenwood, NC | 7.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28755 | Micaville, NC | 8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 28647 | Linville Falls, NC | 11.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28714 | Burnsville, NC | 11.6 mi W | Standard |
| 28752 | Marion, NC | 12.3 mi S | Standard |
| 28705 | Bakersville, NC | 13.2 mi N | Standard |
| 28740 | Green Mountain, NC | 13.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 28641 | Jonas Ridge, NC | 13.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 28664 | Plumtree, NC | 14.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 28616 | Crossnore, NC | 14.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28749 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28749
PO BOX 123
LITTLE SWITZERLAND NC 28749
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LTL SWITZRLND as the city name for 28749. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28749-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28749?
- 28749 is a Little Switzerland, North Carolina ZIP code. Ltl Switzrlnd is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 28749 in?
- ZIP code 28749 is in McDowell County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28749 in?
- 28749 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28749?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28749 use area code 828.
- Can I use 28749 for a street address?
- No. 28749 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Little Switzerland use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28749?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28749 are 28777 (Spruce Pine, 4.1 miles), 28765 (Penland, 5.1 miles), 28737 (Glenwood, 7.8 miles) and 28755 (Micaville, 8 miles).