ZIP code 28039
Where is ZIP code 28039?
East Spencer, North Carolina
Rowan County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28039 belongs to East Spencer, North Carolina in Rowan County. 28039 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the East Spencer post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 704 and 980. About 39 people live in the 28039 area. The closest ZIP codes are 28159 (Spencer, 0.8 mi north), 28145 (Salisbury, 2.3 mi west) and 28144 (Salisbury, 3.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 28039 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | East Spencer |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Rowan County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 704, 980 |
| Coordinates | 35.6805, -80.4354 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 280 |
Population and income in 28039
| Population | 39 · lower than 99% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 661 · higher than 78% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.3 years · higher than 82% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 21% / 80% |
| Income per person | $0 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 28 |
| Households | 28 (1.39 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 61% / 39% |
| Land area | 0.06 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28039. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28039
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28159 | Spencer, NC | 0.8 mi N | Standard |
| 28145 | Salisbury, NC | 2.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28144 | Salisbury, NC | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 28146 | Salisbury, NC | 4.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 28072 | Granite Quarry, NC | 4.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27299 | Linwood, NC | 6.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 28041 | Faith, NC | 6.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 28147 | Salisbury, NC | 7.1 mi W | Standard |
| 27351 | Southmont, NC | 8.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28138 | Rockwell, NC | 9.1 mi S | Standard |
| 28071 | Gold Hill, NC | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 27014 | Cooleemee, NC | 11.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28039 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28039
PO BOX 123
EAST SPENCER NC 28039
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28039-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28039?
- 28039 is a East Spencer, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28039 in?
- ZIP code 28039 is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28039 in?
- 28039 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28039?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28039 use area codes 704 and 980.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28039?
- About 39 people live in ZIP code 28039, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 28039 for a street address?
- No. 28039 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in East Spencer use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28039?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28039 are 28159 (Spencer, 0.8 miles), 28145 (Salisbury, 2.3 miles), 28144 (Salisbury, 3.6 miles) and 28146 (Salisbury, 4.7 miles).