ZIP code 28619
Where is ZIP code 28619?
Drexel, North Carolina
Burke County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 28619 belongs to Drexel, North Carolina in Burke County. 28619 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Drexel post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 828. About 487 people live in the 28619 area, where the median household income is $34,881. The closest ZIP codes are 28690 (Valdese, 2.3 mi southeast), 28671 (Rutherford College, 4.6 mi east) and 28680 (Morganton, 5.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 28619 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Drexel |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Burke County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 828 |
| Coordinates | 35.7579, -81.6043 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 286 |
Population and income in 28619
| Population | 487 · lower than 89% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,032 · higher than 84% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median age | 59.9 years · higher than 95% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $34,881 · lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $20,793 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $198,600 · lower than 60% of North Carolina ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $759 a month |
| Housing units | 227 |
| Households | 216 (1.77 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 52% / 48% |
| Land area | 0.47 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 28619. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 28619
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28690 | Valdese, NC | 2.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 28671 | Rutherford College, NC | 4.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28680 | Morganton, NC | 5.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28612 | Connelly Springs, NC | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 28655 | Morganton, NC | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 28666 | Icard, NC | 7.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28638 | Hudson, NC | 8.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 28667 | Rhodhiss, NC | 9.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 28628 | Glen Alpine, NC | 10 mi W | PO Box only |
| 28630 | Granite Falls, NC | 10.1 mi E | Standard |
| 28637 | Hildebran, NC | 10.7 mi E | Standard |
| 28633 | Lenoir, NC | 11.4 mi N | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 28619 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 28619
PO BOX 123
DREXEL NC 28619
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (28619-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 28619?
- 28619 is a Drexel, North Carolina ZIP code.
- What county is 28619 in?
- ZIP code 28619 is in Burke County, North Carolina.
- What time zone is ZIP code 28619 in?
- 28619 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 28619?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 28619 use area code 828.
- What is the population of ZIP code 28619?
- About 487 people live in ZIP code 28619, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 28619?
- The median household income in 28619 is $34,881 a year, lower than 97% of North Carolina ZIP codes.
- Can I use 28619 for a street address?
- No. 28619 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Drexel use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 28619?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 28619 are 28690 (Valdese, 2.3 miles), 28671 (Rutherford College, 4.6 miles), 28680 (Morganton, 5.1 miles) and 28612 (Connelly Springs, 5.2 miles).